CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A CORP/COMM LEGAL ASSISTANT WITH 3+ YEARS EXPERIENCE FOR A LARGE FIRM IN DOWNTOWN EDMONTON

Education and Qualifications - in addition to the above:

- Legal Assistant Certificate, Legal Assistant Diploma and or Paralegal Diploma is preferred, but not required. Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
- Two to Five consistent years of Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant experience working independently and within a team setting.
- Experience in Real Estate and CORES would be an asset.
- Positive attitude and can mix fun and productivity in the workplace.
- Team player. Has demonstrated the ability to work with various personalities in a professional manner.
- The ability to take direction and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Quick learner and an interest to engage in future professional development sessions to enhance the individual’s knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (listening, verbal and written)
- High level of Emotional Intelligence.
- Exceptional organizational, time and stress management skills.
- Accountable, reliable, takes ownership and pride in their work and are open to feedback.
- Produces a quality product in a timely manner.
- The ability to research and results oriented.
- Growth mindset, critical and strategic thinker.
- Excellent business acumen – understand the strategy and goals of the organization, partner, clients and team members. The ability to focus, problem solve and anticipate the needs of others.
- Proficient MS Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
- Experience with SPIN (Alberta Land Titles Registry),



CORES level I and II certification, and APPRES (PPSA) would be considered an asset.
- Experience with Acumen would be an asset.

Key Responsibilities:

- Working with a partner(s), running the client practice, managing schedules, calendars, emails and hard deadlines with independence and confidence efficiently in a pro-active manner.
- Opening and closing of client files.
- Daily time entry, manage and maintain an up to date diary and filing system.
- Drafting correspondence, Agreements, reports, accounts, processing payments and other documentation independently and or under the guidance of the partner verbally and or through dictation.
- Conduct due diligence, conflict and other transactional searches that may be required (Ex: Land Titles, CORES, PPSA etc.).
- Communicating effectively with clients, internal team members and departments, including third party representatives.
- Additional Legal Assistant support, when required for members in other departments the Lawyers, Students and Legal Assistant team members.
- Other administrative Legal Assistant duties as required.

If this position appeals to you please email a word document of your resume. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for choosing Ultimate Recruitment for all your recruitment needs. #NORISKNOREWARD

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Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 CORP/COMM LEGAL ASSISTANT (Canada)
🏢 Ultimate Recruitment
📍 Canada