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Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Easily applyUrgently hiringJK LawCalgary, AB T2H 0L9- Full-time +3
Often responds in 1 day- Legal assistant: 2 years (required).
- At least two years of recent experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal in a Canadian law firm.
Receptionist- Legal Assistant
Easily applyUrgently hiringNoseworthy Di Costanzo DiabHalifax, NS B3L 1L4- $39,000–$40,000 a year
- Full-time +1
Often responds in 3 days- Excellent proofreading skills with attention to detail for legal documents.
- This role combines front-desk responsibilities with essential administrative and…
Receptionist- Legal Assistant
Easily applyUrgently hiringNoseworthy Di Costanzo DiabHalifax, NS B3L 1L4- $39,000–$40,000 a year
- Full-time +1
Often responds in 3 days- Excellent proofreading skills with attention to detail for legal documents.
- This role combines front-desk responsibilities with essential administrative and…
Legal Assistant
Easily applyUrgently hiringSekhon Notary PublicSurrey, BC- $37,000–$44,000 a year
- Full-time +1
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Completed legal assistant training program an asset.
- Sekhon Notary Public is a boutique Legal office assistant/conveyancer to work in a small, family notary…
Executive Legal Assistant
Easily applyOften replies in 3 daysMontgomery Miles & Stone Law FirmKelowna, BC- $45,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time +1
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Profit sharing
- Extended health care
- Some legal training or experience is preferred.
- Duties include administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, email and phone communication with clients…
Legal Assistant
Easily applyNOVA Injury Law BedfordBedford, NS B4A 1C5- $45,000–$55,000 a year
- Full-time +1
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Company events
- The successful candidate will have experience in the legal field and be able to handle a variety of tasks such as being the go-to support person for junior…
Professional Legal Assistant Instructor
Easily applySundance CollegeCalgary, AB- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Minimum 3 years related work experience in a legal setting.
- Engage and support students by bringing the educational material to life(!)… by developing creative…
Legal Assistant
Easily applyTLR LawWinnipeg, MB- $40,000–$50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- RRSP match
- Company events
- Extended health care
- And they take time to ensure you understand your legal standing.
- Their focus is on helping Manitoba families and small businesses with many of the most common…
Insurance Defence Legal Assistant
Easily applyBlaney McMurtry LLPToronto, ON- $45,495.62–$76,389.98 a year
- Full-time +1
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- Managing files through all stages of the legal process.
- Working with various legal software and strong experience using MatterSphere.
- What you will be doing:*.
Family Law Paralegal
Easily applyUrgently hiringPrice-Stephens Family LawKelowna, BC V1Y 1P7- $65,000–$85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
Often responds in 1 day- Prepare and review legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence, ensuring accuracy through proofreading and legal drafting expertise.
Bilingual Legal Assistant (Tagalog/English)
Easily applyUrgently hiringPKF LawyersWinnipeg, MB R3C 3T1- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Extended health care
- At least 2 years’ experience working as a legal assistant.
- Graduate of a recognized legal administrative program.
- Legal assistant: 1 year (preferred).
Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Easily applyUrgently hiringMJB LawyersKamloops, BC V2C 1X8- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Company events
- Extended health care
2 hires made in past 30 days- Mentoring and training junior staff.
- We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time senior paralegal or legal administrative assistant in our Litigation…
Legal Assistant
Easily applyUrgently hiringStringam LawMedicine Hat, AB T1A 4Z1- Full-time +1
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Company events
3 hires made in past 30 days- Legal assistant: 3 years (preferred).
- Stringam Law offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package…
Legal Bookkeeper/Law Clerk
Easily applyHickey & HickeyKingston, ON K7L 1X2- $20,000–$25,000 a year
- Part-time +1
- We are seeking, an experienced Legal Bookkeeper/ Estates Law Clerk to maintain financial records and for carriage of estate administration files.
Articling Student
Easily applyUrgently hiringPersonal Injury Law FirmEdmonton, AB T5N 3W1- $24–$28 an hour
- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Do you hold a diploma in legal assistant or paralegal studies?
- Assisting the lawyers with legal research, and with preparation of legal documents;
Paralegal - Wills & Estates
Easily applyUrgently hiringRatcliff LLPNorth Vancouver, BC V7M 3J3- $78,000–$92,000 a year
- Full-time +1
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- On-site gym
Often responds in 1 day- The ideal candidate is looking for a long-term position where they can grow professionally, be appreciated for their skills and make a real difference in the…
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About JK Law
JK Law is a client-focused general practice law firm located in Calgary, Alberta. We are committed to providing practical, responsive and high-quality legal services while treating every client with professionalism, respect and care.
Our principal practice areas include real estate law, wills and estate planning, probate and estate administration, corporate and commercial law and child welfare matters.
We are seeking an experienced, organized and dependable Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team as soon as possible. The successful candidate must have at least two years of relevant experience, including meaningful experience in both Alberta real estate conveyancing and wills and estates practice.
The Position
This is a hands-on role for someone who can manage files efficiently, communicate professionally with clients and third parties, meet important deadlines and work independently with limited supervision.
The successful candidate will be expected to assist with residential real estate transactions from opening through completion and reporting, as well as wills, estate planning, probate and estate administration matters and other areas of law.
Key Responsibilities
Real Estate
- Manage residential purchase, sale, mortgage and refinancing files from opening through closing and final reporting.
- Review purchase and sale contracts, mortgage instructions, title searches, tax information and other transaction documents.
- Prepare correspondence, trust conditions, statements of adjustments, transfer and mortgage documents, undertakings, payout requests and closing reports.
- Communicate with clients, lenders, realtors, mortgage brokers, opposing counsel, condominium corporations, municipalities and other parties.
- Monitor critical dates, funding requirements, trust conditions, undertakings and post-closing matters.
Wills and Estates
- Assist with the preparation and execution of wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives.
- Open, organize and maintain estate planning, probate and estate administration files.
- Assist with probate and administration applications, supporting affidavits, notices, correspondence and court filing requirements.
- Maintain document checklists, limitation dates, filing deadlines and follow-up schedules.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain complete and accurate electronic and physical files.
- Schedule appointments, coordinate document signings and manage follow-up tasks.
- Prepare, proofread and format legal correspondence and documents.
- Communicate with clients, counsel, courts, registries, financial institutions and other third parties. Generally perform office receptionist functions.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
- Provide administrative and file-management support in other practice areas.
Required Qualifications
- At least two years of recent experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal in a Canadian law firm.
- At least two years of practical experience handling Alberta residential real estate transactions.
- Experience supporting wills and estates matters, including estate planning and/or probate and estate administration.
- Experience using legal practice-management software such as Cosmolex or Clio.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time-management and file-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and follow files through to completion.
- Professional, dependable and client-service oriented.
Assets
- A Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma or certificate from a recognized institution.
- Experience with Alberta Land Titles systems and real estate conveyancing software.
- Experience in corporate/commercial law.
- Experience working in a small or general practice law firm.
What We Offer
- A professional, respectful and client-focused working environment.
- Opportunities to expand your experience across multiple practice areas.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and demonstrated ability.
- An opportunity to join a collaborative team where initiative, reliability and excellent client service are valued.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your résumé;
- A cover letter outlining your real estate and wills and estates experience;
- Your availability to start;
- Your compensation expectations; and
- The legal practice-management and conveyancing software you have used.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Freelance, Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Application question(s):
- Which legal practice-management systems have you used?
- What is your earliest available start date?
- Do you have experience assisting with wills and estate planning matters?
- Are you able to reliably commute and work primarily in-office in Calgary?
Experience:
- legal assistant: 2 years (required)
- real estate conveyancing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person