Skip to Main Content

Job Title


Legal Assistant


Company : McKay Ferg LLP


Location : Calgary,


Created : 2026-01-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Summary We are a criminal litigation boutique handling criminal and regulatory defence and appeals. The firm represents clients nationwide and maintains offices in Calgary, AB, and Regina, SK. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to support our legal team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be team and service-oriented and possess strong administrative skills. Duties Handle administrative tasks including answering phones with professional phone etiquette, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars Manage and organize files through effective filing systems, both physical and electronic (including requesting, tracking and organizing disclosure) Perform data entry tasks accurately to maintain up-to-date client files and records Support file management by coordinating deadlines, scheduling meetings, tracking case progress and reporting to clients Correspondence drafting and review Other office management tasks as directed. Qualifications Proven experience in administrative or clerical roles within a legal environment is preferred Related education (such as a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate) is preferred Familiarity with accounting and billing Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently Excellent proofreading and writing skills to produce accurate documents and records Experience and proficiency with Microsoft products (including Word), Adobe and familiarity with Clio Experience with project management, data entry, filing, and general clerical tasks Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills to ensure accuracy in all work performed Effective communication skills with professional phone etiquette for interacting with clients, lawyers, the courts and others Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality at all times Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $42,161.26-$73,762.97 per year Work Location: In person