Duncan Craig is a mid market full service law firm based in downtown Edmonton. 2023 marks our 129th anniversary as a law firm dedicated to providing a full range of legal services to businesses and entrepreneurs, institutions and individuals in Alberta. We are a community focused law firm, and we strongly believe that part of our business should include contributing to the development of the communities where our clients and we live.
Duncan Craig strives to create a desirable work environment by offering competitive salaries, opportunities for mentorship and career growth, and general career support.
We have an exciting opportunity in our corporate/commercial department for a highly skilled and enthusiastic legal assistant. The right candidate will have at least 3 years of legal assist experience or corporate/commercial experience, be exceptionally organized, able to manage multiple priorities for two busy lawyers and be a great team player.
In this diverse position your day will be challenging as you work on:
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- Assist with commercial contracts, lease agreements, share purchase matters, loan documents, and various other complex legal documents.
- Organizing and preparing closing books, handling post closing documents, receipting payments, preparation of reporting documents.
- Preparing accounts, posting time, receipting payments.
- Performing dictation, draft general correspondence; opening/closing files, conflict checks organizing files, filing, photocopying.
- Managing lawyer calendars and appointments.
- Working knowledge of residential real estate and preparation of documents is an asset.
You are:
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- Very organized and reliable.
Able to work independently; willing to learn new skills. - Detail orientated with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Able to collaborate with other team members.
- Great communicator and client centric.
- Flexible approach to assisting a legal practice and shifting priorities to meet needs.
- Very organized and reliable.
Work Hours:
Full time permanent position; 7 hour work day; flexible start times.
If you are interested in the above role, please contact the Director of People and Development at ebanick@dcllp.com. Only qualified applicants will be considered and contacted for an interview.
Qualifications Needed:
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- Legal Assistant Diploma is preferred
Outstanding Word skills and attention to detail are required - Knowledge of searches (SPIN, PPR, APPRES, Equifax) are assets
- A strong desire to provide outstanding customer service is a requirement
- Legal Assistant Diploma is preferred