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Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Corporate and Litigation)


Company : David Aplin Recruiting


Location : Edmonton, Division No. 11


Created : 2026-03-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

To Apply for this Job Click Here Our client, a well-respectedlaw firmin Edmonton, is seeking a motivatedLegal Assistant / Paralegal with experience in bothCorporate and Litigation, to join their close-knit team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a firm where collaboration, camaraderie, and a supportive culture make it enjoyable to come to work every day. This role blends administrative and paralegal responsibilities, supporting a corporate and litigation lawyer. You wont bill your time like a paralegal, but you will handle a mix of admin and paralegal tasks. Join a firm with afriendly, team-oriented culturestaff and lawyers enjoy working together, and the social committee organizes fun events throughout the year. Why Youll Love This Role: Comprehensive benefits from day one youre eligible immediately, with the firm covering most premium costs. Coverage includes prescriptions, extended dental, massage therapy, vision care, and more. Above-market RRSP matching start contributing after your 3-month probation, with 3% matching after one year, increasing by 1% annually up to 5% (well ahead of the typical Edmonton market timeline). 10 paid sick days per year, banked for shortterm leave to support your health and wellbeing when you need it. Generous vacation time 3 to 4 weeks, depending on experience. Predictable, worklifefriendly hours inoffice schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a onehour unpaid lunch break. Comprehensive training:Excellent twoweek onboarding ensures youre fully prepared for success. Professional growth:Work in a supportive environment where learning and development are encouraged. Active social committeefostering a fun, engaging, and collaborative workplace culture Key Responsibilities Support two Associates across corporate and litigation matters, handling both administrative and paralegal tasks. Perform paralegal duties, including corporate reorganizations, filings, and other corporate documentation. Serve as the primary client contact, coordinating communication and managing deadlines, limitations, and filing requirements to ensure files remain compliant. Manage file administration, including opening, maintaining, and closing files, in both physical and electronic formats. Prepare engagement letters, transaction documents, correspondence, presentations, organization charts, spreadsheets, and reports. Qualifications Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant program. Minimum 3 years of corporate and litigation experience in a law firm setting. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management systems. Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines efficiently. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; clientfocused and collaborative. Enthusiastic about learning and professional development. At Aplin together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. To Apply for this Job Click Here #J-18808-Ljbffr