Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 350 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.

This position will be responsible for reception duties and clerical support for our Corporate Records Department. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading, grammar and time management skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment.

• Greeting, assisting and/or directing clients and visitors
• Receiving and directing client telephone calls and answering general inquiries in an expedient and professional manner
• Handling incoming and outgoing courier packages, completing online courier waybills and ensuring adequate disbursement tracking
• Recording and distributing incoming correspondence and mail
• Maintaining bookings and visitor log, arranging catering and setting up boardrooms for meetings/luncheons
• Preparing and updating telephone and staff list as well as updating the intranet
• Preparing various administrative tasks including taking payments, printing and supporting office services
• Maintaining an efficient electronic file system

• Post-secondary education from an accredited legal program preferred; a combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered
• Minimum of two years of experience
• Excellent proof reading, writing, spelling and grammar skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and to thrive in fast-paced, professional team environment

• A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
• Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• A positive and inclusive work environment

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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