Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant - Edmonton, AB, Canada - Duncan Craig LLP
Description
Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant (Intermediate)Join our people-first culture
Duncan Craig is a mid-market, full-service law firm based in downtown Edmonton.
2024 marks our 130th anniversary as a law firm dedicated to providing a full range of legal services to businesses, entrepreneurs, institutions, and individuals in Alberta.
We are a community-focused law firm, and we strongly believe that part of our business should include contributing to the development of the communities where our clients and we live.
Duncan Craig strives to create a desirable work environment by offering competitive salaries, opportunities for mentorship and career growth, and general career support.
The right candidate will have at least 3 years of corporate/commercial experience, be exceptionally organized, be able to manage multiple priorities for a busy partner, and be a great team player.
You are detail-oriented and ready to learn.In this diverse position, your day will be challenging as you work on:
Commercial contracts, lease agreements, share purchase agreements, loan documents, and various other complex legal documents requiring great attention to detail
Organizing and preparing closing books, handling post-closing documents, receipting payments, and preparation of
reporting documents
Preparing accounts, posting time, and receiving payments
dictation, draft general correspondence, opening and closing files, conflict checks organizing files, filing, and photocopying
Managing lawyer calendars and appointments
Working knowledge of residential real estate; preparation of documents; ability to work with or assist the
conveyancing paralegal
You are:
Very organized and reliable
Able to work independently
Detail orientated with the ability to work under tight deadlines
Able to collaborate with other team members
Great communicator and client centric
Flexible approach to assisting a legal practice and shifting priorities to meet needs
Work Hours & Benefits
Full time position (Flexible start times/7 hour work day)
Hybrid working options
Medical & dental benefits
Health spending account allowance
Employer RRSP contribution
Personal day allowance
Employer organized and led community volunteer opportunities
Active social committee offers external and internal events year-round
If you are interested in the above role and learning more about what the Firm can offer you, please contact the Director of People and Development at Only qualified applicants will be considered and contacted for an interview.