Our valued law firm client is seeking a Legal Assistant for a full-time position, supporting their Business Law practice group.

Our ideal candidate has 2+ years of legal assistant experience in Corporate Commercial law, exercises sound judgment in a variety of situations, and has the ability to balance multiple priorities. If you're a detailed and organized self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Drafting, preparing, and compiling various types of correspondence, documentation, forms and filings as dictated or prepared in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook.

Organize and maintain physical and digital systems that support efficient and effective management of all client communications, record-keeping, and client/document files.

Open and close client files while adhering to process requirements for new file intake and file closing guidelines.

Prepare, format, and revise correspondence, tax memoranda, and legal documents

Assist with corporate reorganizations, tax planning files, and related documentation

Manage and respond to client inquiries and conduct follow up, as required and appropriate.

Prepare expense reports, docket entries, cheque requisitions, client accounts, e-billing, A/R status and collection.

Coordinate and maintain lawyer calendars, deadlines and bring forward systems, pull supporting information for meetings and arrange appointments based on lawyers' work preferences.

Engage in team support when appropriate and necessary.

May perform other duties or projects, as assigned.

Qualifications





Legal Assistant diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution

A minimum of two (2) years of legal assistant experience

Background in Corporate law and/or Corporate Tax law is considered an asset

Experience with iManage and/or NetDocuments considered an asset

Proficiency in MS Office with a high level of overall technical ability

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability

Ability to handle multiple competing and urgent deadlines

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

EQUITY
iR Corp. is an equal prospect employer, promoting equity and dignity in the workplace. Adhering to all federal, provincial, and local laws in relation to selection and hiring, we assess qualified personnel without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), identity, expression, record of offences, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), or sexual orientation. While remaining alert and sensitive to the issues of fair and equitable treatment for all, iR Corp. has a special concern with the participation of members of four designated groups that have traditionally been underrepresented in employment: women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities requiring assistance to participate fully in the recruitment process can inform us of their needs for accommodation with confidence.

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📌 Legal Assistant, Business Law (Alberta)
🏢 iR
📍 Alberta