Commercial Legal Assistant

Aplin is proud to partner with our client in the search for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant with a few years of commercial experience to join a fantastic team in their Edmonton office!

This is a full-time opportunity ideal for someone who enjoys working on a wide range of corporate commercial matters—including contracts, lease agreements, share purchase agreements, loan documents, and more.

You'll be joining a friendly, supportive firm where employees feel truly valued. The team recently moved into a beautiful new office with a gym in the building and access to great restaurants and cafés nearby. They also have an active social committee, making work life enjoyable and well-connected.

If you're looking for a collaborative and professional environment with long-term growth potential, we’d love to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Open, draft, review and prepare files; including commercial contracts, lease agreements, share purchase agreements, loan documents and more
• Prepare detailed reports to all necessary parties, entering complete file progress on applicable systems
• Manage workflow for team of lawyers
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and maintain calendars
• Preparation of accounts and time entry
• General administrative tasks including data entry, photocopying and scanning, and file management
• Respond to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants, and clients
• Others duties as assigned

SKILLS NEEDED:

• Graduate of an accredited legal assistant program
• 2-4 years of corporate commercial experience required
• Knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
• ACUMIN knowledge is an asset
• High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality
• Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling and deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.