Posted 15 days ago
Litigation Legal Assistant
@ MLT AIKINS LLP
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
MLT Aikins is hiring a Litigation Legal Assistant for its Saskatoon office to support the advocacy and litigation team. The role centres on document preparation, court materials, calendar and file management, and client billing. The posting asks for three to five years of litigation experience and a recognized legal assistant program, with a competitive salary, an individual performance bonus and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Create and edit legal documents from standard forms or handwritten notes
- Compile court materials such as application records, affidavit exhibits and appeal books
- Maintain lawyers' calendars, contacts and travel arrangements
- Open new client matters and maintain electronic files
- Prepare client billings and respond to billing inquiries
Requirements summary:
- Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program or equivalent
- Three to five years of experience in an active litigation practice
- Advanced skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Digital dictation transcription an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Legal assistant |
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MLT AIKINS LLP
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MLT Aikins LLP is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers with a deep commitment to Western Canada and an understanding of this market’s unique legal and business landscapes. With offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients. One of Canada’s largest law firms, we are known for our team-based approach, deep industry and regional insight and a national reputation for excellence.
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- 360 Main Street, 30th Floor, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4G1, CA
- 1500 Hill Centre I, 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 4E9, CA
- 1500 Saskatoon Square, 410 – 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 5T6, CA
- 2100 Livingston Place, 222 3rd Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0B4, CA
- 10235 – 101st Street, Suite 2200, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G1, CA
- 355 Burrard Street, Suite 1800, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2G8, CA
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- MLT Aikins LLP
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MLT Aikins LLP is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers with a deep commitment to Western Canada and an understanding of this market’s unique legal and business landscapes. With offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients. One of Canada’s largest law…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Law Practice |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1879 |
| Specialties | AboriginalConstructionCorporate & CommercialEnergyFinancial ServicesInsuranceLabour & EmploymentLitigationMergers & AcquisitionsMining |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant – Saskatoon
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Closing Date: November 6, 2026
Competition Number: MLTA-SKN-202610-088
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
MLT Aikins Saskatoon is in search of an experienced Legal Assistant to support our growing and expanding litigation practice. This position provides administrative and clerical support for lawyers in the advocacy and litigation team of the Saskatoon office. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading and time management skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, works independently, follows instructions with minimal supervision and thrives in a fast-paced, professional team environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Creating documents from standard forms or handwritten notes and editing various legal documents
- Compiling court materials such as application records, affidavit exhibits, appeal records and appeal books
- Maintaining lawyers’ calendars and contacts, scheduling client appointments as directed and assisting with travel arrangements as directed
- Organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints
- Opening new client matters and maintaining established files
- Preparing client billings, responding to billing inquiries and coordinating with clients on billing preferences
- Maintaining an efficient electronic file in a document management system
Qualifications include:
- Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered)
- Three to five years of experience in an active litigation practice
- Advanced computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
- Digital dictation transcription skills are advantageous but not required
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- 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
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
- 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.
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