Legal Administrative Assistant (Calgary)

About Our Client 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. Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support its practice group in Calgary on a 1-month contract. 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 rapid-paced environment. About the Opportunity - 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 About You - 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 - Experience supporting high-net-worth clients is an asset - Experience with Alberta Surrogate Court procedures is an asset - Experience within a boutique or mid-sized law firm environment is an asset How to Apply Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 478992. This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within Calgary and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this prospect. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the , the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ps0kv