We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience supporting lawyers in corporate and commercial law or a transferable legal practice. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a quick-paced environment while managing multiple files, deadlines, transactions, and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

- Provide legal and administrative support to lawyers and paralegals across corporate and commercial matters.

- Coordinate in-person, video, and teleconference meetings and assist with meeting preparation.

- Manage files from opening and conflicts through retainers, organization, billing, and closing.

- Draft, format, proofread, and revise correspondence, memos, agreements, and other legal documents.

- Conduct due diligence, registry, and other searches as required.

- Submit documents for registration with Land Titles, Personal Property Registry, and other applicable registries.

- Prepare and organize transaction documents, checklists, closing materials, and meeting materials.

- Prepare closing books and maintain corporate records.





- Assist with time entry, billing, and client file administration.

- Support marketing and business development initiatives.

- Perform additional legal and administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in corporate and commercial law or a transferable practice area.

- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

- Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage competing priorities.

- Positive attitude with the ability to adapt to new technology, processes, and training.

- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Excel.

- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, including styles, numbering, cross-referencing, tables of contents, and document merges.

- Experience with document comparison software and Adobe Acrobat.

- Familiarity with file management, document management, communication, and billing systems.

📌 Legal Assistant – Business Law (Calgary)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Calgary