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McCuaig Desrochers has a full-time legal assistant opportunity to work with one of our Partners and Associate who primarily practice in commercial transactions, corporate law, residential/commercial real estate, and employment law. Position Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for the following core duties: - Provide full scope legal administrative support such as document preparation, drafting letters, client correspondence, reporting materials preparation, and billing - Perform complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents - Complete basic due diligence registry searches (Corporate Registry, Personal Property Registry, Land Titles, etc.) - Document management duties, including filing and diary system - Building a positive rapport with staff, lawyers and clients - Follow instructions and be able to thrive in a professional team environment Key Qualifications and Education In addition to experience with the above, the candidate would have the following background, skills and experience: - A paralegal diploma or legal assistant certificate or diploma from a recognized institution - Minimum of three years of experience working in a fast paced corporate/commercial legal assistant role - APPRES certification - Experience with conveyancing software would be an asset - Has a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - The ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines - A positive, self-starter attitude with the ability to take initiative - A high level of professionalism while working closely with lawyers, staff and clients We offer a positive, challenging and progressive work environment together with a competitive salary/benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Qualified candidates may apply in confidence by submitting your resume and cover letter to Jennifer Bell at [email protected] We are a midsized, fullservice law firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. We have an outstanding history as the proud successor of one of the oldest law firms in the Edmonton area. Our origins date back to 1895, when established by the Honourable Alexander Cameron Rutherford in Old Strathcona. We continue his legacy by providing the highest quality of service to our individual, corporate and institutional clients at a reasonable cost. Our lawyers are experienced, have attained high academic standing, and have earned an excellent reputation before the Courts and in the community. We thank all applicants for applying however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 1801 -10088 102 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5J 2Z1 General Email: [email protected] (not for legal advice or filerelated queries) Telephone: 780.426.4660 Fax: 780.426.0982 #J-18808-Ljbffr