We have a dynamic team of professionals who are highly motivated to provide exceptional support to our lawyers and clients. We are currently recruiting up to two Legal Assistants to join our team in Edmonton, working with the Corporate Commercial Securities Practice Group.
Position Overview:
Our Corporate Legal Assistant is responsible for providing legal and administrative support to lawyers in our Corporate Commercial Securities Practice Group. As a Legal Assistant with 2 years’ experience, this opportunity includes:
- Preparing, drafting and revising legal documents and correspondence
- Coordinating the flow of documents between internal and external clients
- Working proactively and initiating follow up actions to expedite the flow of work
- Transcribing digital dictation
- Performing conflict searches, file openings and file closings
- Managing correspondence, booking appointments and diarizing deadlines
- Managing incoming mail and e-mail
- Regular interaction with clients and other lawyers
- Billing and other practice management tasks
- Maintaining organized and complete files within an electronic document management system.
Our ideal candidate:
- Possesses exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrates strong time management and organizational skills
- Prioritizes customer service, both internally and externally
- Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates excellent problem solving skills
- Is highly motivated, self-directed and detail oriented
- Is able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work well independently with little supervision
- Has strong interpersonal skills which allows them to develop strong relationships with people across the firm.
Key Qualifications and Education:
- Post-secondary diploma or certificate in accredited legal assistant or paralegal program and/or successful career history in the role of a legal assistant.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy corporate commercial practice.
- Strong computer skills.
What you will find at McLennan Ross:
- A highly professional environment that is built on a strong culture and spirit of teamwork
- Opportunities for growth, engaging work environmental and lively social/staff committee
· A proven high quality of service and commitment to our clients and to each other.
Career Package:
We offer a challenging and progressive work environment together with an excellent and competitive salary/benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About McLennan Ross:
At McLennan Ross, you will find a community of people who are passionate about the work we do and who genuinely value and support one another. While we foster a team approach, we also value the diverse contributions and individuality of all our members.
With a shared commitment to excellence, we make a national impact through our work with clients across Canada. Our lawyers have been involved in numerous landmark cases, at all levels of the Canadian judicial system, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Many of our cases have profoundly affected the legal framework in which many businesses operate today.
Our open-door policy means you will benefit from a strong support base. It is our deep- seated belief that through continuous collaboration, we are not only providing our clients with the best possible service, we are cultivating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.
As a firm, we are defined by our values. They drive us. They inspire us. They inform everything we do.
Our Values:
1. Unrivaled Client Focus
Our client experience is second to none. We strive for excellence in Law and are always looking for creative, practical solutions to get the best results for our clients and the firm.
2. Passionate and driven
We’re all in! We are passionate about the work we do and are driven by results.
3. Genuine and approachable
We are unpretentious and no one calls us stuffy. We welcome diversity and know that we are better together.
4. Make a difference
We care about our clients, our community and each other and we want to make a difference in the lives of those around us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Experience:
- Legal drafting: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5N 3Y4
