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Legal
Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant
Legal
#787087
Remote / WFH
KPM Staffing Inc.
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant to join our legal team. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to corporate commercial lawyers, ensuring efficient management of legal documentation, research, and client correspondence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, proficiency in legal research tools, and a strong understanding of legal drafting and clerical procedures. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise within a dynamic legal environment dedicated to corporate law practices.
Hours of work are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Open, draft, review and prepare files; including commercial contracts, lease agreements, share purchase agreements, loan documents and more
• Prepare detailed reports to all necessary parties, entering complete file progress on applicable systems
• Manage workflow for team of lawyers
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and maintain calendars
• Preparation of accounts and time entry
• General administrative tasks including data entry, photocopying and scanning, and file management
• Respond to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants, and clients
• Others duties as assigned
DESIRED SKILL SET
• High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality
• Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Be able to multi-task and prioritize
• Interpersonal skills
• Reliable and accountable
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment
TECHNICAL ASSETS
• Must have working knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
• Experience in a corporate database system
• ACUMIN knowledge an asset
• Net Documents knowledge an asset
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a corporate commercial legal assistant position
• Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program
If you possess the necessary skills and are eager to contribute to a professional legal team dedicated to excellence in corporate law services, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
We thank all candidates who apply, however due to the high volume of resumes, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
KPM Staffing Inc. Our team specializes in connecting invested, talented individuals with reputable Alberta organizations the first time around.
With decades of experience behind us, our team takes a holistic approach when it comes to understanding the level of calibre companies seek in their workforce. We are also passionate about assisting candidates during various points in their careers, whether you’re an eager graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a transition. We leverage the most comprehensive recruiting processes to create on-target matches for both our clients and candidates.
#KPM1
Pay: $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant to join our legal team. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to corporate commercial lawyers, ensuring efficient management of legal documentation, research, and client correspondence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, proficiency in legal research tools, and a strong understanding of legal drafting and clerical procedures. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise within a dynamic legal environment dedicated to corporate law practices.
Hours of work are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Open, draft, review and prepare files; including commercial contracts, lease agreements, share purchase agreements, loan documents and more
• Prepare detailed reports to all necessary parties, entering complete file progress on applicable systems
• Manage workflow for team of lawyers
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and maintain calendars
• Preparation of accounts and time entry
• General administrative tasks including data entry, photocopying and scanning, and file management
• Respond to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants, and clients
• Others duties as assigned
DESIRED SKILL SET
• High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality
• Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Be able to multi-task and prioritize
• Interpersonal skills
• Reliable and accountable
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment
TECHNICAL ASSETS
• Must have working knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
• Experience in a corporate database system
• ACUMIN knowledge an asset
• Net Documents knowledge an asset
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a corporate commercial legal assistant position
• Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program
If you possess the necessary skills and are eager to contribute to a professional legal team dedicated to excellence in corporate law services, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
We thank all candidates who apply, however due to the high volume of resumes, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
KPM Staffing Inc. Our team specializes in connecting invested, talented individuals with reputable Alberta organizations the first time around.
With decades of experience behind us, our team takes a holistic approach when it comes to understanding the level of calibre companies seek in their workforce. We are also passionate about assisting candidates during various points in their careers, whether you’re an eager graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a transition. We leverage the most comprehensive recruiting processes to create on-target matches for both our clients and candidates.
#KPM1
Pay: $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
