Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant

Original job posting

The legal assistant will manage complex document formatting, file organization, and administrative tasks such as billing and calendar maintenance. They are also responsible for monitoring and completing post-closing documentation for corporate and commercial files.

Job details

Job Title: Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant - Calgary Location: Calgary, AB Closing Date: September 11, 2026 Competition Number: MLTA-CAL-202608-066 Who we are MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients. Job summary The MLT Aikins Calgary office is in search of a Commercial Legal Assistant with experience in a general corporate/commercial practice. The ideal candidate will have good practical training and experience from working in a busy corporate/commercial practice and will have graduated from an accredited legal program (equivalencies will be considered). Candidates must be self-motivated and be able to multi-task and prioritize workload, pay attention to detail and have excellent organization, communication and written skills Responsibilities include: * 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) * Completing, monitoring and following up on all post-closing documents * Performing day-to-day administrative tasks including file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars Qualifications include: * Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies may be considered) * Minimum of five years of experience in any law practice area; experience in a corporate/commercial practice would be an asset * Advanced computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software * Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proofreading, spelling and grammar skills * Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines * Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment * A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients We offer: * A competitive salary including individual performance bonus * Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits * Access to group savings plans and investment options * Earned Days Off Program * Growth and development opportunities * Mentorship and support * Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development * A positive and inclusive work environment Our Diversity Statement MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion [https://www.mltaikins.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei/] create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings. If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter by using the Apply Button. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The legal assistant will manage complex document formatting, file organization, and administrative tasks such as billing and calendar maintenance. They are also responsible for monitoring and completing post-closing documentation for corporate and commercial files.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience in a law practice and a graduation certificate from a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software is required, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Individual performance bonus • Flexible benefit plans • Dental benefits • Health benefits • Wellness benefits • Group savings plans • Investment options • Earned Days Off Program • Growth and development opportunities • Mentorship and support • Ongoing job-specific training

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Corporate law
• Commercial law
• Document formatting
• File management
• Billing
• Post-closing documentation
• Diarization
• Calendar management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Document management software
• Proofreading
• Communication skills
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Administrative Functions
• Self-Motivation
• Editing
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Dental Health
• Document Management Systems
• File Systems
• Equities
• Grammar
• Innovation
• Mentorship
• Multitasking
• File Organization
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Corporate Legal Assistant
• Paralegal / Legal Assistant
• Legal and Related Associate Professionals
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants