About MLT Aikins
MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 300 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.
Our Edmonton office is currently looking for a Corporate Administrative Clerk to join our growing team. This is a full-time position that assists with various administrative tasks. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task, prioritize a heavy workload, pay particular attention to detail and have excellent organizational, communication and written skills. The candidate must also be able to take instructions clearly and run tasks from start to finish independently with little supervision.
At MLT Aikins, we are advocates of promoting from within, recognizing talent and ensuring that our staff continue a long and successful career with the firm. This position will offer an opportunity for the successful candidate to continue to develop their skills, broaden their experiences and challenge themselves with the potential for growth within the team.
Responsibilities include:
- Opening and closing corporate files
- Forwarding mail to clients
- Filing corporate documents in virtual minute books in the corporate database
- Filing corporate documents in physical minute books
- Scanning complete physical minute books
- Scanning complete files into the firm's document management system
- Assisting with following up on outstanding accounts and reminder statements
- Assisting with conducting corporate searches and obtaining certificates of status
- Ordering corporate seals for transactions
- Assisting the corporate team with other corporate tasks as required
- Other miscellaneous tasks as required
Qualifications include:
- Graduate of a recognized administrative assistant program (equivalencies will be considered)
- Minimum one year of experience as an administrative assistant
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and handle a fast-paced work environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team, while demonstrating a positive work ethic
- Knowledge of appropriate software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
- Knowledge of ALF and iManage is considered an asset
We offer:
- A competitive salary depending on experience
- Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
Our Diversity Statement
MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.
If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter using the form below. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.