We have a dynamic team of staff who are highly motivated to provide exceptional support to our lawyers and clients. Our Edmonton office has an immediate opening for a full-time legal assistant to join our Corporate Commercial Securities team.

Position Overview

Our Corporate Commercial Securities Legal Assistant is responsible for providing legal and administrative support to lawyers with busy Corporate Commercial Securities practices. Working closely with a team of lawyers and assistants in the same practice area, this requires exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining organized and complete files within an electronic document management system
• Managing correspondence, booking appointments and diarizing deadlines
• Billings, account follow up and other practice management tasks
• Coordinating the flow of documents between internal and external clients at all levels
• Working proactively and initiating follow up actions to expedite the flow of work
• Performing conflict searches, file openings and file closings
• Assisting with the organization and tracking of large volumes of documents

Our Ideal Candidate

• Possesses an exceptional attention to detail
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Demonstrates exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Prioritizes customer service both internally and externally
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills
• Is highly motivated, self-directed and proactive
• 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 3 years’ experience in Corporate Commercial Securities and/or Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Lending/Borrowing, Corporate Law in Alberta
• Strong technical skills including advanced knowledge of O365

What you will find at McLennan Ross

• A highly professional environment that is built on a strong culture and spirit of teamwork
• The opportunity to continue to develop litigation and advocacy skills, among a highly skilled team of litigators, in a mentoring environment
• Proven high quality of service and commitment to our clients and each other
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

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.

Visit us online at mross.com.