MLT Aikins Calgary is in search of an experienced commercial legal assistant to support our growing commercial practice. Applications are being accepted for a legal assistant with experience in a general corporate/commercial practice involving commercial real estate transactions, commercial leasing, corporate commercial transactions, including the purchase and sale of businesses, lending and financing transactions.
The ideal candidate is a graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies will be considered) with three to five years of working experience. Working closely with our team of corporate commercial lawyers, the successful candidate for this position will be self-motivated and enthusiastic and possess the skills described below.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies may be considered)
At least three to five years of experience
Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong proofreading, writing, spelling and grammar skills
Ability to maintain an efficient electronic file system using strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines under time constraints
Ability to follow instructions with minimum supervision
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment
A client focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients

Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents
Preparing various administrative tasks including file opening, billing and follow-up to review outstanding accounts
Maintaining an efficient file system (physical and electronic files)
Monitoring and following up on all post-closing documents
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks including file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars