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.

When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed.

We are currently seeking a versatile and committedLegal Assistant to join our Calgary Litigation team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys a fast-paced and dynamic role. This will offer a broad range of responsibilities and challenges that will utilize one’s robust litigation and practice management skills. This position requires a superstar organizer who has the technical knowledge and experience of handling complex files from start-to-finish.

The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, robust communication and organization skills, with a desire to work in and promote a client-first focused culture.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provides secretarial support which includes proofreading, revision and preparation of documentation under the instruction of the legal professionals and transcription of data from various sources (e.g. voicemail, dictation, etc.).
- Acts as a liaison between relevant internal and/or external parties. Routes or answers routine correspondence to relevant parties.
- Provides clerical,



administrative and general office support including, but not limited to, photocopying, faxing, scheduling and calendar management, receives/places phone calls with internal and/or external parties, mail, organizes travel arrangements, and scans PDF documents.
- Provides administrative support with respect to accounting and billing as required. This includes review of pre-bills, making corrections or advising Accounting to make corrections and mailing out final bill under a cover letter. Prepares expense requisitions etc.
- Maintains files in accordance with standard procedures, including opening and closing files, conflict searches, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring:

- Community College Certificate or Diploma, or equivalent combination of experience;
- A minimum of 5+ years' experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant;
- Experience in Civil Litigation (Federal and Superior Court procedures) will be considered an asset;
- Strong attention to detail with the flexibility to accommodate work demands;
- Proofreading and accuracy are required;
- Excellent ability to learn new computer applications;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment;
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion when necessary.

What we offer:





We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, advantages and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

- 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;
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
- Versatile working options;
- Maternity Leave Top-up;
- A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
- An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options;
- Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family;
- A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being;
- Professional Development opportunities;
- Employee appreciation events;
- Charitable giving programs.

Who we are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with strategically placed 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, business services professionals and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

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

📌 Legal Assistant, Litigation (Calgary)
🏢 Miller Thomson
📍 Calgary