Legal Assistant - Temporary (Calgary)

Legal Assistant - Temporary (Calgary)

06 Sep
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Miller Thomson
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Calgary

06 Sep

Miller Thomson

Calgary

As a recognized national business law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed.

We offer opportunities to join our Paraprofessional team for Law Clerks, Paralegals, Land Use Planners and Trademark Agents across all of our Practice Groups

- Administrative Law: Environmental Law, Health, Immigration and Labour & Employment Business Law: Capital Markets & Securities, Corporate, Financial Services, Insolvency, Intellectual Property and Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation: Commercial, Constructions, Estates & Trusts, Family Law and Insurance Defence Real Estate: Condominium Development and Governance, Commercial and Residential Transactions, Land Development, Municipal Law and Leasing Tax: Charities & Not-for-Profit, Corporate Tax, Litigation and Private Client Services Perform a variety of legal and technical duties within the relevant practice area(s) Draft complex documents and transaction-related correspondence Conduct, document, review, analyze, verify, monitor, summarize and report on due diligence Participate in client interviews, engage in telephone and e-mail communications with clients and third parties for the collection and/or dissemination of information and providing status updates, as well as in the execution of documents Research and interpret legal and technical procedures, statutes, and regulations applicable to relevant area(s) of practice,



as well as related areas of practice Community College Certificate/Diploma or Degree in a Law Clerk/Paralegal or Urban Planning program, and/or equivalent experience working in a legal environment in a Law Clerk/Paralegal, Land Use Planner or Trademark Agent role Law Clerk/Paralegal, Urban Planner or Trademark Agent certification/designation, depending on province. A solid understanding of current legal terminology and excellent knowledge of federal and provincial statutes and procedures relevant to area(s) of practice Strong ability to problem solve with minimal supervision and direction Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Aderant Sound ability to work independently, exercise initiative and follow instructions with minimal supervision A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks' Vacation and 10 Personal Days
- Flexible working options
- Maternity Leave Top-up
- A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family
- A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being
- Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada's fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. No phone calls or agencies, please.

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Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

📌 Legal Assistant - Temporary (Calgary)
🏢 Miller Thomson
📍 Calgary

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