Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant
- Bratt's Lake No. 129, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Job Title: Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant – Regina
Location: Regina, SK
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Competition Number: MLTA-REG-202610-081
Who we are
MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.
Job summary
MLT Aikins Regina is in search of a corporate/commercial legal assistant with experience in a general corporate/commercial practice. The ideal candidate will have good practical training and experience from working in a busy corporate/commercial practice and will have graduated from an accredited legal program (equivalencies will be considered). Candidates must be self-motivated and be able to multi-task and prioritize workload, pay attention to detail and have excellent organization, communication and written skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents
- Preparing various administrative tasks including file opening, billing and follow-up to review outstanding accounts
- Maintaining an efficient file system (physical and electronic files)
- Completing, monitoring and following up on all post-closing documents
- Performing day-to-day administrative tasks including file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars
- Attending to online filings with corporate registries
Qualifications include:
- Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies may be considered)
- Five years of experience in any law practice area; experience in a corporate/commercial practice would be an asset
- Advanced computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proofreading, spelling and grammar skills
- Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment
- A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients
We offer:
- A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
- Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
- Earned Days Off Program
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
- Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
- A positive and inclusive work environment
Our Diversity Statement
MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.
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Responsibilities
The legal assistant will perform complex document editing, manage file organization, and handle administrative tasks such as billing and calendar maintenance. They are also responsible for monitoring post-closing documents and attending to online filings with corporate registries.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program and possess at least five years of experience in a law practice. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software, along with strong organizational and communication skills, is required.
Skills
- Corporate law
- Commercial law
- Legal documentation
- File management
- Billing
- Administrative support
- Online filings
- Corporate registries
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Document management software
- Proofreading
- Communication skills
- Organization skills
- Time management
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Individual performance bonus
- Flexible benefit plans
- Dental benefits
- Health and wellness benefits
- Group savings plans
- Investment options
- Earned Days Off Program
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
- Ongoing job-specific training
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Categories
- Legal
- Administrative
Keywords
- Legal Assistant
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Law
- Law Firm
- Administrative Tasks
- File Management
- Billing
- Corporate Registries
- Document Management
- Microsoft Office
- Proofreading
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Professional Development
- Mentorship
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Legal Practice