Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant Job type: 1- month contract OR Permanent, (Contract to Perm possibility), 5 days on-site, Calgary, AB. Job Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 / Year. About the Company: Our client is a boutique, entrepreneurial law firm with a strong reputation for delivering strategic legal solutions to entrepreneurs, private companies, high-net-worth individuals, and families.

With offices across Canada and a collaborative, team-oriented culture, the firm offers exposure to sophisticated legal matters within a professional and business-focused environment. The Opportunity: Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support its Wills & Estates practice group in Calgary. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior legal administrative professional looking to work closely with experienced legal counsel on sophisticated estate planning and estate administration matters.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing client communications, preparing legal documentation, coordinating estate files, and supporting day-to-day practice operations in a professional and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Prepare wills, powers of attorney, personal directives, probate, and estate administration documentation Manage estate files from intake through completion Coordinate client meetings, signing appointments, and consultations Prepare engagement letters and intake documentation Draft, proofread, edit, and format legal documentation using advanced Microsoft Word functionality Organize and maintain electronic and physical legal files Coordinate calendars, meetings, and conference calls Arrange couriers and filing of estate-related documentation as required Provide exceptional client service while managing multiple priorities and deadlines Qualifications: Legal Administrative Assistant diploma/certificate (SAIT or equivalent preferred) 6–8+ years of experience in Corporate and/or Tax law within a law firm Experience managing client intake processes Experience drafting and formatting legal/corporate documentation Strong proofreading and document management skills Excellent communication and organizational skills Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Office