Legal Administrative Assistant (Calgary)

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 prospect 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 required (SAIT or equivalent accredited institution preferred) - 6–8+ years of experience supporting a Wills & Estates practice within a law firm - Experience preparing wills, probate, and estate administration documentation - Strong understanding of estate planning and estate administration processes - Advanced Microsoft Word and document formatting skills - Exceptional organizational, communication, and time management abilities - Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing deadlines - High attention to detail and professional judgment Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2os1qg