Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant – Saskatoon

About MLT Aikins

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 300 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members 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 Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. 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

MLT Aikins Saskatoon is in search of a Corporate Commercial 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 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 able to multi-task and prioritize their workload, pay attention to detail, and have excellent organizational, 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), having strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Completing, monitoring, and following up on all post-closing documents
• Completing day-to-day administrative tasks including file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars
• Attending to online filings with Corporate Registries
• Performing general administrative duties and responsibilities as required
  
  

Qualifications Include

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered)
• Three to five years of experience in an active corporate/commercial practice
• 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 organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines and complete tasks under time constraints
• 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; customer service and communication skills are an asset
  
  

We Offer

• A competitive salarydepending on experience
• Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support
  
  

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 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 form below. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.