Legal Assistant Corporate Law Experience

Job Description

LEGAL ASSISTANT Corporate Law Experience Required
Type: Permanent Full-Time In-Office
Location: Edmonton AB

Exciting Opportunity for a CORES 2 Certified Legal Assistant!

Join a well-established and respected Edmonton-based legal firm as a key member of their dynamic legal support team. This is a full-time permanent role supporting both tax reorganization and litigation work offering structured onboarding training and ongoing mentorship.

About the Role

This position provides direct legal assistant support to lawyers across both tax and litigation matters with a primary focus on tax reorganizations. You will work closely with Partners and Associates and play a key role in supporting high-quality legal work while maintaining organization accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal assistant support for tax reorganization and litigation files.
• Prepare review and format legal and corporate documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain corporate records and assist with tax reorganization documentation.
• Manage calendars deadlines and file organization.
• Liaise professionally with lawyers clients and internal team members.
• Work with legal software including HotDocs MinuteBox and Clio (training provided).
• Adapt to changing priorities and support lawyers with varying working styles.
• Additional administrative based tasks as required.

What Were Looking For

• CORES 2 Legal Assistant accreditation is required (absolute must).
• Mid to senior-level experience preferred (approximately 57 years) though strong candidates with less experience will be considered.
• Corporate law experience is required.
• Tax reorganization experience is an asset; training will be provided.
• Litigation experience is not required; willingness to learn is important.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mature adaptable and professional approach.
• Comfortable learning new technology and legal systems.
• Positive attitude with a strong interest in ongoing learning and development.

Work Arrangement & Location

• Edmonton AB. 100% in-office.
• Potential for hybrid/flexibility after the initial 6-8 months based on performance and trust. Flexible start time (e.g. 7:303:30 8:004:00 8:304:30).

Compensation & Perks

• Salary range: $75000 $90000 depending on experience.
• Full-time permanent opportunity.
• Structured onboarding including a two-week training boot camp.
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development.
• Supportive team-oriented work culture.

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