Job Description

Commercial Legal Assistant - Edmonton

ABOUT OGILVIE LLP



Ogilvie was built in 1920 on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, and that is still our philosophy a century later. Located in downtown Edmonton, we are leaders in Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Litigation, Insolvency, Wills & Estates and Administrative Law.


Ogilvie provides its staff with an opportunity to be challenged and rewarded by working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment alongside some of the top lawyers in Edmonton. Putting our clients first is at the center of all we do at Ogilvie, and our specialized legal teams work side by side with our clients to help them achieve and further their business goals.


Creating successful client relationships is central to our work culture, and we are always looking for talented new people to grow our pool of expertise and provide quality service to our clients. If you think you would be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.



THE OPPORTUNITY



We are currently inviting qualified candidates with 4 or more years of comprehensive commercial experience, who are interested in dealing with a variety of corporate commercial matters to join the team in our Edmonton office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive and professional attitude.



Our positions offer the opportunity to work within a positive work environment, and competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.



This position is a full-time position.


Hours of work are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES





Open, draft, review and prepare files; including commercial contracts, lease agreements, share purchase agreements, loan documents and more Prepare detailed reports to all necessary parties, entering complete file progress on applicable systems Manage workflow for team of lawyers Coordinate and schedule meetings and maintain calendars Preparation of accounts and time entry General administrative tasks including data entry, photocopying and scanning, and file management Respond to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants, and clients Others duties as assigned


DESIRED SKILL SET

High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling and deadlines Strong organizational skills Be able to multi-task and prioritize Interpersonal skills Reliable and accountable Has excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment

TECHNICAL ASSETS

Must have working knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams ACUMIN knowledge an asset Net Documents knowledge an asset



EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE




Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program * 2-4 years of direct comprehensive corporate commercial experience required