Ogilvie was built in 1920 on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, and that is still our philosophy a century later. Located in Edmonton, we are leaders in Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Litigation, and Wills & Estates Law.
Ogilvie provides its staff with an prospect to be challenged and rewarded by working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment alongside some of the top lawyers in Alberta. Putting our clients first is at the center of all we do at Ogilvie, and our specialized legal teams work side by side with our clients to help them achieve and further their business goals.
Creating successful client relationships is central to our work culture, and we are always looking for talented new people to grow our pool of expertise and provide quality service to our clients. If you think you would be a outstanding addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.
THE OPPORTUNITY We are currently inviting qualified candidates with experience in office administration, accounting, or a combination, to apply.
This role provides support to the administration team, dealing with a variety of general office and accounting matters. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, will be organized, and flexible. A willingness to learn and a positive, professional attitude are essential; prior experience in a legal setting is considered an asset.
Our positions offer competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
Hours of work are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.




KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
Posting and completing reconciliation of disbursements, accounts and firm credit cards
Process and distribute statement of accounts
Provide support to the trust desk, including processing and receipting general deposits, and completing bank runs
Provides reception coverage; scheduling courier services, directing calls, emails, faxes and visitors
Provides operational support to the administrative team, including special event assistance, ordering office, coffee and break room supplies and ensuring adequate supplies are maintained in all copy/supply rooms and kitchens
Manages outgoing Canada post mail; including collection, weighing, postage, mailbox delivery, and new hire courier process training
File storage and management
Other duties as assigned
DESIRED SKILL SET High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality
Strong organizational skills
Be able to multi-task and prioritize
Interpersonal skills
Reliable and accountable
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds, while kneeling and bending
TECHNICAL ASSETS Must have knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
ACUMIN knowledge an asset
Net Documents knowledge an asset
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Accounting or Office Administration diploma an asset
1-year general office administration or accounting experience preferred
We thank all applicants for their interest in Ogilvie; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Accounting and Operations Assistant (Alberta)
🏢 Ogilvie
📍 Alberta