Litigation Legal Assistant

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 16, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

This position provides administrative and clerical support to lawyers within the advocacy group, including document preparation and court filing management. Responsibilities also include maintaining calendars, handling client billing, and managing electronic file systems.

Job details

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant Location: Edmonton, AB Closing date: September 28, 2026 Competition Number: MLTA-EDM-202609-073 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 This position is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support for lawyers in the advocacy group of the Edmonton office. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading and time management skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment. Responsibilities include: * Creating documents from standard forms or handwritten notes and editing various legal documents * Preparing court materials in Court of Justice, King’s Bench, Court of Appeal * Maintaining lawyers’ calendar and contacts, scheduling client appointments as directed and arranging travel schedules as necessary * Organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints * Performing client conflict checks, opening new client matters and maintaining established files * Preparing client billings, responding to billing inquiries and coordinating with clients for billing preference * Maintaining an efficient electronic file system, having strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail Qualifications include: * Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered) * Minimum of five years of experience in an active litigation practice * Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software * Experience working on insolvency matters would be an asset * Experience working on Court of Appeal and Federal Court filings would be an asset * Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong proofreading, writing, spelling and grammar skills * Ability to work for multiple lawyers * Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines under time constraints * Ability to follow instructions with minimal 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 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 using the Apply button. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience in an active litigation practice and a diploma from a recognized legal assistant program. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software is required, along with strong 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