Job Description

Legal Assistant - Corporate Assistant Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP - Medicine Hat, AB This permanent, full-time role consists of handling corporate matters in our Medicine Hat office of Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP. Position holds potential for advancement as competency is demonstrated. The Role ? Draft documents for new incorporations, sale agreements, corporate restructuring, and general agreements ? Work directly with the supervising lawyer ? Draft and complete reporting packages for clients ? Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within established deadlines ? Maintain files: including daily filing, organization, opening files, closing files, etc. ? Handle client correspondence, both incoming and outgoing ? Administration duties, including bill preparation ? Ensure proper receipt, handling and disbursement of trust funds Skills and Experience Required ? Completion of a recognized legal assistant program is preferred, but not required ? Exceptional attention to detail ? Strong organization skills ? Highly motivated ? Capacity to work effectively within deadlines and short time frames ? Responds to tasks with little supervision ? Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion ? Able to work independently ? Preference will be given to applicants with experience Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Bio Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP firm is a growing solicitor?s practice which operates out of Medicine Hat with remote offices in 5 other locations across SE Alberta. While operating with a wide range of clientele, Smith & Hersey?s primary focus in in agriculture, with clients ranging from Wainwright to the U.S Border in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Smith & Hersey offers competitive wages, and excellent training/support. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Schedule:

• Monday to Friday