Legal Administrative Assistant Business Law

Calgary, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

Your Next Opportunity




Would you like to be a part of Canada's leading and progressive Business Law firm?

McMillan has an exciting opportunity as a

Legal Administrative Assistant - Business Law

our

Calgary

office

.

As a member of the team, you will play a key role in managing legal and administrative aspects to a team of lawyers and/or paralegals.


Please note that this role offers a hybrid workweek. Each week will combine both working at home for a few days and working in the office for the balance. Your hybrid schedule will start once you join McMillan!




What You'll Do





In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and organizational tasks that support the team's day-to-day operations. Your work will include drafting correspondence, revising documents, and managing materials within our document management system. You will also assist with office and file organization, as well as matter openings and closings. The position involves coordinating and scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and arranging travel and expenses. Additionally, you will play a key role in assisting with closing books and closing transactions.


What You'll Bring





You will be the go to person for your team who will depend on your guidance and support to keep them organized. You have strong administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills. You are detail-oriented and are able to effectively meet deadlines, work well in a team setting, and provide an exceptional level of client service. You embrace evolving technology and have strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Prior experience with Desksite, IntApp and 3E or similar document management, file opening and accounting software required.



Your history includes a Legal Assistant Diploma or 3-5 years of administrative assistant experience, preferably within a law firm setting, or a recent graduate from a Legal Office Administration program. You are detail-oriented and are able to effectively meet deadlines, work well in a team setting, and provide an exceptional level of client service. You take initiative, are solution-oriented, and are able to prioritize work to handle conflicting deadlines. You embrace evolving technology and have strong skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Prior experience with other Microsoft applications and iManage or a document management system would be an asset.


McMillan Offers You





Growth



Mentorship and Support



Training as Software Evolves



Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package



Fun Work Environment



Continuous Learning & Development


McMillan = You





At the heart of our commitment to being a first-mover on important issues, McMillan believes that equity, diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success. By embracing our differences, we create an inclusive culture that enriches our collective knowledge, broadens our perspectives, and propels us forward. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, knowing it is through our individual experiences that we can all come together to truly make a positive impact in our firm, for our clients, within our communities, and beyond.



At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.



We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!



Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let's work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.


Let's get started





If this position is you, and you reside in or around the

Calgary

area, we look forward to hearing from you. We like cover letters too so don't forget to include one along with your resume when you click on the

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button.



McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.662.4624 to submit your accommodation request.




McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities and advance our firm's values.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2656697
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Calgary, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned