Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant

Location: Vulcan Alberta

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including extended health care dental care vision care RRSP matching and paid time off.

About Us

North & Company LLP is a well-established Southern Alberta law firm with a strong presence in Lethbridge and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing practical responsive and high-quality legal services while fostering a collaborative and professional workplace.

We are currently seeking an experienced Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant to join our Lethbridge team. This position is well suited to an organized and detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys managing a busy practice working collaboratively with lawyers and clients and taking ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support within our Corporate / Commercial practice. Responsibilities may include:

• Preparing drafting formatting and revising legal documents correspondence agreements and related materials;
• Assisting with corporate and commercial matters including incorporations reorganizations annual maintenance purchases and sales financing and other business transactions;
• Assisting with commercial real estate transactions including purchases sales financing leases easements and registrations;
• Conducting corporate title and other applicable searches and preparing related documentation;
• Coordinating with clients financial institutions government offices registries and other parties to support the timely completion of transactions;
• Preparing closing documentation and coordinating registrations and post-closing requirements;
• Maintaining organized and accurate electronic and physical client files;
• Monitoring deadlines follow-up requirements and outstanding documentation;
• Managing correspondence calendars appointments and other administrative requirements for assigned lawyers; and
• Providing additional administrative and practice support as required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience;
• Previous experience supporting a corporate commercial or commercial real estate practice with 35 years of relevant experience preferred;
• Experience with legal practice management corporate records conveyancing or related legal software;
• Knowledge of Alberta corporate commercial and/or real estate processes and procedures;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate high-quality work;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Sound judgment professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information;
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment; and
• A proactive approach to identifying priorities following up on outstanding matters and supporting the efficient progression of client files.

What We Offer

In addition to competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications North & Company LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package RRSP matching paid time off and the opportunity to build your career within an established Southern Alberta law firm.

Equity Diversity & Inclusion

North & Company LLP is committed to fostering a respectful inclusive and equitable workplace where employees feel valued and supported. We welcome applications from qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities throughout our recruitment process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications to

We thank all applicants for their interest in North & Company LLP. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.