Commercial Paralegal

Job Title: Commercial Paralegal

Location: Edmonton, AB

Closing date: November 30, 2026

Competition Number: MLTA-EDM-202608-063

Who we are

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers 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 Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Job summary

This position provides paralegal support for the lawyers in the Edmonton office to meet client needs and transactional deadlines. Responsibilities cover all aspects of commercial transactions and include the preparation and review of documents for such matters. Our ideal candidate has drafting and practical experience from working in a busy commercial practice. This candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading and time management skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They must be able to work independently under the supervision of a lawyer, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a dynamic, professional team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing all stages of commercial financing (including borrower or lender; purchase or sale transactions; refinancing, etc.) files from start to finish
• Managing all incoming and outgoing funds, including calculating and requisitioning funds for closings, mortgage financing and other requirements
• Reviewing, preparing and filing transactional documents, including transfers, mortgages, agreements, leases, subdivisions for filing at Alberta LTO, trust letters, refinancing and sale and purchase contracts
• Conducting due diligence searches (e.g. land titles, property tax, zoning, bankruptcy) and summarizing results
• Organizing closing schedules and managing funds for closings and mortgage financing
• Drafting correspondence, preparing statements of account and statement of adjustments and handling client communications
• Producing timely reports for clients and lenders

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies may be considered)
• Five years of experience working with commercial transactions with a good working knowledge of commercial lending transactions
• Advanced computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proofreading, spelling and grammar skills
• Strong organization skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment
• A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients

We offer:

• A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
• Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Earned Days Off Program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support
• Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
• A positive and inclusive work environment

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 Apply button. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.