Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant

4 days ago

Winnipeg, Canada MLT Aikins LLP Full time

**Job Title**: Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant

**Location**: Winnipeg, MB

**Closing Date**:July 29, 2025

**Competition Number**: MLTA-WPG-202506-057

**Who we are**

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

**Summary**

**Responsibilities include**:

- Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents
- Performing Trust tasks such as coordinating deposits, investments, cheque requisitions, wire transfers and bank deposits
- Maintaining an efficient file system (physical and electronic files)
- Preparing Adobe Sign packages, monitoring and following up on outstanding transaction documents, creating closing books and coordinating database updates
- Completing day-to-day administrative tasks such as file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars, file opening, couriers, billing, and expense reimbursements
- Performing general administrative duties as required.

**Qualifications include**:

- Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies may be considered)
- A minimum of two years of experience in a corporate/commercial practice
- Excellent computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proofreading, spelling and grammar skills
- Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines and complete them under time constraints
- Ability to follow instructions with mínimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment
- A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients; customer service and/or communication skills are an asset

**We offer**:

- A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
- Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
- Options for flexible work agreements and vacation coverage and Earned Days Off program
- A positive and inclusive work environment

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