Legal assistant

About Prelia Canada (formerly DS Lawyers Canada) – Global Reach, Local Strength

Prelia Canada is a leading international law firm, recognized for its strong local foundations and global presence. With more than 400 lawyers across 26 offices worldwide, we support our clients by providing strategic, tailored legal solutions that transcend borders and address the complex challenges of today’s markets.

In Canada, our six offices located in Québec City, Montréal, Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, and Calgary serve as trusted partners for businesses of all sizes. We specialize in business law, taxation, litigation, and employment law. Our strength lies in our pragmatic approach, combining deep knowledge of local realities with the expertise of an international network.

Are you organized, multitasking, and known for your attention to detail? Are you skilled at keeping operations on track while providing impeccable support to legal professionals? Are you recognized for your curiosity, resourcefulness, and eagerness to learn?

If so, we would be delighted to meet you!

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Calgary office. This role is well suited to someone who takes ownership of their work, manages competing priorities with confidence, and provides proactive, high-quality support to legal professionals working on complex and varied matters.

• Manage and prioritize workflow for assigned legal professionals, ensuring timely follow-up and execution.
• Monitor email communications and maintain calendars, including scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics, and preparing supporting materials.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including organizing client meetings, managing file logistics, and supporting time entry and billing-related administrative processes.
• Assist with file opening, maintenance, and closing in accordance with firm procedures.
• Draft, format, finalize, and distribute correspondence and legal documents.
• Coordinate document production and assist with complex file management.
• Act as a point of contact for clients and internal or external stakeholders, including responding to inquiries and supporting audit or information requests.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities, with strong priority management and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and sound judgment when handling competing demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to anticipate needs, work independently, and support legal professionals effectively.
• Experience in a law firm or in‑house legal department (strong asset).
• Knowledge of iManage document‑management software (asset).

• Competitive compensation, including group benefits and a retirement plan.
• A health management program with access to telemedicine services.
• A collaborative and professional environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.
• Immersion in the exciting world of legal administration.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

Ready to take on this challenge? We would be delighted to receive your application!

Apply directly through this posting or send your résumé to

Would you like more information before applying? Write to us — we will be happy to answer your questions.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.