9 Senior Paralegal jobs in Edmonton

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**Your Opportunity**
A Corporate Paralegal position is available within our Risk Management group. This role is responsible for a range of legal and administrative tasks to support Stantec's Risk Management team.
**Your Key Responsibilities**
+ Draft legal documents including corporate resolutions, officer certificates, Powers of Attorney and transactional and other corporate documents
+ Provide corporate support including incorporations and dissolutions, amendments, registrations and withdrawals
+ Complete annual returns
+ Provide administrative support for our intellectual property portfolio
+ File management, including maintaining and updating minute books and corporate records
+ Prepare and draft various correspondence and documents
+ Perform general administrative functions as required
**Your Capabilities and Credentials**
+ Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe and Excel applications
+ Very strong interpersonal and communication skills
+ Motivated self-starter who takes initiative, is able to multitask, and is willing to take on tasks as needed
+ Efficient, organized, high attention to detail, meticulous records maintenance skills
+ Professional and capable of handling confidential matters
+ Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines
+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment
+ Willingness to learn and a positive attitude are critical
**Education and Experience**
+ Five years of legal experience (compensation and title commensurate with experience).
+ Business or paralegal diploma from an accredited institution is an asset.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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**Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
**Primary Location:** Canada | AB | Edmonton
**Organization:** BC-1198 Risk Management-CA Canada
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Travel:** No
**Schedule:** Full time
**Job Posting:** 17/06/2025 04:06:20
**Req ID:** REQ250001GV

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Paralegal plays a key role in supporting the legal operations of the organization, providing high-level support on real estate transactions, contract management, litigation coordination, and regulatory compliance. This role ensures the Legal Team functions efficiently and aligns with corporate objectives, legislative requirements, and risk management practices. The Senior Paralegal collaborates closely with internal departments, senior leaders, and external counsel to develop policies, improve processes, and support business growth. With a strong focus on team development, strategic oversight, and cross-functional collaboration, the Senior Paralegal ensures that legal matters are handled with professionalism, accuracy, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Oversight & Risk Management

• Provide strategic legal guidance to senior leadership, identifying areas of company exposure and advising on mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and manage litigation activity in collaboration with external legal counsel, ensuring timely updates and coordinated responses.
• Maintain a centralized register of ongoing or potential legal actions and risks across jurisdictions.
• Review and support licensing, registrations, and compliance requirements for builder obligations (e.g., Alberta New Home Warranty, deposit insurance).

Leadership & Team Development

• Coordinate team objectives, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and day-to-day operational demands.
• Lead regular team meetings and cross-departmental communications to maintain consistency across regions.
• Mentor and develop legal team members, building leadership capacity and preparing for future growth.
• Foster a collaborative and engaged team culture by supporting employee development and recognition.

Policy, Compliance & Training

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal legal policies aligned with current legislation and organizational goals.
• Conduct internal training sessions on legal processes, risk, and compliance best practices for departments such as operations, finance, and development
• Ensure team adherence to document management systems and internal protocols for signing authority and approvals.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance compliance and streamline legal workflows.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with multifamily project managers, Treasury, and Accounting to standardize operating procedures and ensure legal alignment.
• Provide legal support on real estate transactions, financings, and other corporate matters in partnership with external counsel.
• Support internal audits and financial reviews, working closely with the Corporate Controller.
• Assist Accounts Payable with invoice coordination and external legal billing processes.
• Review and summarize acquisition agreements, procurement contracts, NDAs, and other legal documents for clarity, risk, and legal sufficiency across all departments.

Technology, Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee legal document templates, policy manuals, and systems to ensure accessibility, accuracy, and up-to-date compliance.
• Lead automation efforts in coordination with other departments to increase efficiency and reduce manual processing.
• Attend legal conferences and professional development sessions to maintain knowledge of industry trends and legislative updates.

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:

Are you looking to take your skills and career further? We are hiring on behalf of our client, a downtown midsized firm, we are seeking an experienced Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience within a corporate commercial department. We are requiring a Cores level 3 for this position. You will be responsible for high-level transactions from start to finish independently.

Requirements:

· Draft and finalize correspondence and legal documentation

· Filing Corporate and Personal Property documents

· Ability to manage multiple files that require interaction with a variety of people and types of information

· Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.

· Ability to work effectively with multiple time deadlines.

· Ability to express facts and ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

· Has a good knowledge of the principles, methods, and materials in corporate matters

· File management - ensure filing is kept up to date

· Liaising with clients and being able to deal with inquiries and requests

The Ideal Candidate:

· Has a solid 5 years of experience and will be able to hit the ground running

·Highly proficient in computer and typing skills. Internet savvy and ability to pick up other in-house programs

· Highly organized and can juggle a busy workload and varying deadlines

· Has obtained their Legal Assistant Diploma

Competitive compensation to compensate your expertise with comprehensive benefits, and flexible start and finish hours. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced paralegal wanting a busy, challenging and rewarding position. Our client firms offer a variety of perks and team culture in a harmonious & fun atmosphere.

The position is best suited for an individual who has the desire to stay with their next employer for many years ensuring personal growth, stability, and continuous learning.

Thank you to all applicants. We look forward to assisting you with your next career move!

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

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With decades of experience behind us, our team takes a holistic approach when it comes to understanding the level of calibre companies seek in their workforce. We are also passionate about assisting candidates during various points in their careers, whether you’re an eager graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a transition. We leverage the most comprehensive recruiting processes to create on-target matches for both our clients and candidates.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care

• Extended health care

• Paid time off

• RRSP match

• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Edmonton Downtown in person

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Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $65,000-$75,000

Position Summary:
Reporting to a Partner and/or an Associate of the
Firm, the
Senior
Legal Assistant
is responsible for
providing
support to the Partners and Associates
that involves
accurate, timely, efficient, and effective paralegal
services to the lawyers.

Specific Accountabilities :
Key Responsibility 1: Senior Legal Assistant Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of case, matter, calendar, and document management
for the lawyer
as
required.

Liaise with lawyers on projects and electronic discovery files.

Interact with outside entities (i.e., courts, government agencies, vendors, and other law firms)

Responsible for contacting and interacting with Clients.

Collect and analyze documentation to determine privilege and relevance

Responsible for maintaining a diary system for the Lawyer.

Responsible for
creating and editing documents including letters
and other correspondence.

Conduct document management within an electronic database

Draft
various court and legal documents as required.

Create and maintain detailed management of
documents as required.

Meet Firm and department expectations of billing practices and targets.

Review transcripts and maintain statuses with respect to undertakings.

Responsible for mentoring
other
legal assistants and providing
guidance
where needed.

General administrative tasks including office and file management.

Other tasks as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Post-secondary education from a recognized Paralegal program.

Minimum five (5) years of relative experience for valid candidacy

Strong
ability to adapt to a variety of working styles.

Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and customer service skills.

Ability to prioritize work and multi-task.

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant

Our client is searching for a Legal Assistant to join their team. This role will be responsible for providing administrative support to the legal department for residential lot / home conveyancing, financial lot payouts, general corporate and administrative responsibilities. A successful candidate will be an organized and detail-oriented team player.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Manage lot conveyancing requirements, track lot sales and holdbacks, prepare reports and related administrative tasks.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and other related documentation respecting lot / home sales.
• Prepare mortgage registrations, discharges and conveyance documents.
• Assist in land acquisition and registration of lots in builders’ name.
• Prepare financing security documents and proofread legal documents.
• Manage filing system and off-site storage of closed files for legal department.
• Create and maintain an updated database for legal files including organizing and maintaining system for timely notice of closing and anniversary dates, expiration dates, and annual return filing dates.

Your strengths include:

• Degree or Diploma in Legal Administrative Services, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, working with legal documents and conveyancing.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint).
• Previous experience related to conveyancing and working with legal documents is an asset.

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply ” button to send your resume directly to Tania Christensen.

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Job Title: Legal Assistant

Company: The Foreign Venture Group Inc.

Location: In-Office (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

Hours : Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, or 9 am to 5 pm

We Lead with Equity

At FVG, equity isn't an afterthought it's a foundation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where diverse perspectives are respected, empowered, and celebrated from the start. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life, and we actively work to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

About FVG

Foreign Venture Group (FVG) is a Canadian-based digital transformation company committed to helping businesses scale smarter. We combine human talent and innovative technology to solve real-world business challenges. Our mission is centered on people both our clients and our team. We believe work should be fulfilling, growth should be shared, and impact should be mutual. If youre looking to contribute to meaningful outcomes while developing professionally in a values-driven culture, FVG might be the right place for you.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilledLegal Assistant with experience in legal research, document review, and contract analysis to support our Edmonton-based Client. The ideal candidate has a degree, diploma, or certificate in a Legal Assistant program from a recognized Educational Institution; and/ or experience of 2 or more years in this role, or a related field.

As a Legal Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in legal documentation, while providing strategic support to paralegals, and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to non-routine challenges, and be a committed team player.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs, from handwritten copy, shorthand and machine dictation using computers
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Schedule appointments, meetings and conferences for employer
• Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work co-operatively and constructively as part of a team
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Adobe or equivalent software
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• May supervise and train other staff in procedures and in the use of current software
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to work in a high pressure and time sensitive environment to meet conflicting deadlines
• Ability to pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy of work
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak in a clear and concise manner
• Ensure adherence toconfidentiality, ethical standards, and best practices in legal documentation.

Qualifications:

Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2 - 5 years experience in legal office preferred

Strong computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office and other operational software applications.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Ability to foster a positive and productive work environment.

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong leadership abilities.

Detail-oriented, dependable, and highly organized.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a dynamic team handling complex and high-impact cases.
• Gainvaluable experience in an everyday paralegal office
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills.
• In-person role with competitive compensation based on experience.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please submit your application directly through the following link:

-foreign-venture-group

Please note that we will only be reviewing applications submitted through this platform.

The Foreign Venture Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. For more details about the company and role, visitForeign Venture Group .

Job Description

Job Description

Our downtown client is looking for a Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant to support the legal team. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, managing corporate records, organizing files, coordinating closings, and handling general administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

Contract Preparation: Draft commercial contracts utilizing established firm precedents and templates.

Financial Administration: Assist with the preparation of accounts, monitor time entries, and support financial operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Legal Research: Conduct in-depth research using online databases to gather relevant information for legal matters.

Task Coordination: Manage workflows and prioritize tasks to support lawyers in meeting deadlines and maintaining productivity.

Administrative Support: Provide assistance with special projects and perform general administrative duties as required.

Key Competencies:

Self-Motivated: Able to work independently and remain driven in the face of challenges.

Strong Organizational Skills: Capable of managing multiple tasks while maintaining structure and efficiency.

Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and the ability to identify errors quickly.

Initiative and Collaboration: Works well independently while also contributing effectively to team environments.

Legal Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a law firm environment.

Education:

Legal Assistant Diploma: Completion of a Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.

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