Administrative + Legal Support

Field Law accepts unsolicited résumés for support staff positions that become available from time to time. Interested applicants may submit their covering letter and résumé via email, in confidence to careers@fieldlaw.com. We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those with relevant and pertinent experience will be contacted.

Qualified applicants are welcomed and preferred to apply directly.

Current Openings

Reporting + Data Analyst - Edmonton
- The Reporting + Data Analyst provides analytical, reporting, and data support to the firm’s financial reporting function. This role focuses on transforming financial and operational data into timely, accurate, and actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, profitability analysis, and operational efficiency across the firm. Initially, the role will support core financial reporting and analysis activities and will expand over time into broader firm-wide reporting, dashboarding, and advanced analytics.
  Field Law is committed to upholding our core values of Collegiality, Integrity, and Professional Excellence, which serve as the foundation of our dedication to creating a high-quality, collaborative, and respectful environment for everyone.
  Duties + Responsibilities
  - This role acts as a bridge between Finance, IT/data platforms, and legal stakeholders; ensuring data is reliable, well-structured, and presented in a way that enables clarity and action.
  - Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, SQL-based reports)
  - Translate complex financial data into clear, user-friendly visuals and insights for non-financial audiences
  - Standardize reporting definitions, metrics, and data models to improve consistency and trust in data
  - Automate recurring financial and operational reports where possible to reduce manual effort
  - Partner with Finance and IT to ensure data integrity across financial systems and data sources
  - Validate data accuracy and investigate discrepancies between systems and reports
  - Document data definitions, reporting logic, and assumptions used in analysis
  - Support continuous improvement of financial data structures and reporting processes
  Qualifications + Skills
  - Post-secondary education in Data Analytics, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
  - 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, or analytics
  - Experience in a professional services environment is an asset
  - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  - Working knowledge of SQL
  - Experience with BI or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is an asset
  - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  Working Conditions
  - Fast-paced and dynamic work environment
  - Hybrid work arrangement, minimum 3 days per week in office
  - Normal week-day office hours (35 hours)
  Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume to careers@fieldlaw.com
Legal Support Clerk - Edmonton
- The Legal Support Clerk supports the legal team by coordinating court filings, managing client files, conducting searches, preparing writ and billing documentation, and handling correspondence. The role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant processing of debt recovery matters across multiple courts and registries.
  Field Law is committed to upholding our core values of Collegiality, Integrity, and Professional Excellence, which serve as the foundation of our dedication to creating a high-quality, collaborative, and respectful environment for everyone.
  Duties + Responsibilities
  - Filing via email and digital filing at Court of King’s Bench
  - Preparing for filing at the NWT Court
  - Requesting Conflict searches, opening and closing files
  - Drafting and sending letters to process servers, law firms and defendants
  - Requesting Writ renewals/registration/discharge at PPR
  - Preparing DRR to register/discharge
  - Obtaining Courthouse searches
  - Obtaining Alberta Name searches
  - Obtaining Corporate searches - Alberta and NWT
  - Obtaining Certificate of Title - Alberta
  - Pulling WIP and DDIs for paralegals and posting invoices every month
  - Gathering disbursements for Bill of Costs
  - Preparing Trust Receipts, Trust Requisitions, CIV-FTAs for sending and receiving cheques
  - Other tasks as required
  Qualifications + Skills
  - Advanced computer skills
  - Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  - Excellent follow-up and bring-forward skills
  - Strong analytical skills and problem solving with minimal supervision
  - Ability to prioritize effectively and handle high pressure deadlines
  Working Conditions
  - Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
  - Normal week-day office hours (35)
  Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume to careers@fieldlaw.com
Paralegal, Real Estate Services - Calgary
- Our Calgary office is looking for a Paralegal to join our Real Estate team. This position will report directly to the Team Lead, Real Estate Services, this is a role you are responsible for all aspects of real estate transactions. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-sufficient, has high attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
  Field Law is committed to upholding our core values of Collegiality, Integrity, and Professional Excellence, which serve as the foundation of our dedication to creating a high-quality, collaborative, and respectful environment for everyone.
  Duties + Responsibilities
  - Use word processing, spreadsheet, database to prepare correspondence and legal documents in support of Real Estate transactions.
  - Answer the telephone, schedule appointments and meetings, greet visitors and handle administrative and business details.
  - Review Real Estate and Financing Contracts for pertinent information such as closing requirements and managing important dates.
  - Review conflict searches and coordinate file openings.
  - Perform due diligence searches such as PPSA, Land Titles, Bankruptcy, Court House and Corporation Registry with the ability to review the same and provide summary to responsible lawyers.
  - Draft, prepare and organize documents required to complete residential and purchase transactions and financing transactions.
  - Comprehensive review of lender instructions to determine funding requirements and the ability to draft security documents.
  - Handle all Land Titles Office, and Personal Property Registry registrations and filings.
  - Maintain efficient file system and have strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  - Strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with clients, lenders, counsel and realtors independently.
  - Handle trust fund deposits in accordance with our firm’s trust policy, cheque requests, time entry and billing.
  - Builder and Private Lender transactions
  - Additional duties as assigned by the team lead or lawyer
  Qualifications + Skills
  - 5-10 years of real estate experience, preferably in a paralegal role
  - Recognized 2-year Legal Assistant or Paralegal Diploma
  - Eager to grow and learn
  - Pro-active and self-sufficient
  - Positive attitude
  - Team oriented
  - Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  - Ability to prioritize and effectively handle deadline
  Working Conditions
  - Normal weekday in- office hours (35).
  - Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
  Qualified applicants can submit their resume to: careers@fieldlaw.com.
Paralegal, Corporate Services - Calgary or Edmonton
- Our Calgary/Edmonton office is looking for a corporate paralegal to service our Yellowknife Corporate Services Department. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Services, this is a role where you will work with several of our firm’s team members and will be responsible for completing a variety of corporate transactions, including but not limited to incorporations, dissolutions, revivals, share transactions, extra-provincial registrations and maintenance, director and officer changes, annual compliance for Alberta and Federal corporations, and performing due diligence searches.
  Field Law is committed to upholding our core values of Collegiality, Integrity, and Professional Excellence, which serve as the foundation of our dedication to creating a high-quality, collaborative, and respectful environment for everyone.
  Duties + Responsibilities
  - Attendance to drafting and reviewing of documents regarding amendments for corporations in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon and Federally
  - Oversee and coordinate extra-territorial registrations in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance
  - Registration of Limited Partnerships, both domestic and extra-territorial, including ongoing filings and structural changes
  - Maintain oversight of corporate records by managing entries into corporate databases and document management systems, ensuring data integrity and consistency
  - Minute book reviews
  - Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
  - A high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail while attending to repetitive tasks
  Qualifications + Skills
  - Completion of a paralegal diploma or certificate preferred with a minimum 3 years’ experience as a corporate paralegal
  - Experience in all aspects of NWT, Nunavut and Yukon corporate work required, Alberta CORES II work and accreditation is an asset
  - Experience with ALF is an asset
  - Advanced computer skills, specifically with PDF and MS Word
  - Accuracy and attention to detail
  - Ability to prioritize and coordinate activities in a timely manner
  - Critical thinking skills
  Working Conditions
  - Normal week-day office hours (35)
  - Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
  Qualified applicants can submit their resume to: careers@fieldlaw.com
Legal Assistant, Intellectual Property + Technology - Edmonton
- Our Edmonton office is looking for an Assistant in our Intellectual Property + Technology department. Reporting directly to the Manager, Legal Support Services; this is a role where you will assist patent and trademark agents within our IP practice. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-sufficient, has high attention to detail, and holds top tier organizational skills.
  Field Law is committed to upholding our core values of Collegiality, Integrity, and Professional Excellence, which serve as the foundation of our dedication to creating a high-quality, collaborative, and respectful environment for everyone.
  
  Duties + Responsibilities
  - Review incoming correspondence, co-ordinate the flow of information and prepare documents and reporting letters.
  - Respond to routine inquiries from clients.
  - Review and proofread outgoing documents to ensure they are correct and comply with legal procedures.
  - Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software to prepare correspondence and legal documents.
  - Access and use online patent office websites and databases.
  - Preparing engagement letters for new clients and coordinating with Compliance Department with respect to opening and closing of files.
  - Assist with Billing and Invoicing.
  - Other duties as assigned.
  Qualifications + Skills
  - 2+ years of experience preferably working in patents and trademarks.
  - Experience in patent and trademark prosecution preferred.
  - Recognized 2-year Legal Assistant Diploma/Patent Administrator Certificate or equivalent.
  - Extremely proficient with technology, database management, software, strong computer skills, and eagerness to learn new technologies.
  - Strong analytical and accuracy skills and problem solving with minimal supervision.
  Working Conditions
  - Hybrid working environment; minimum 3-days working in the Edmonton office.
  - Normal weekday office hours (35)
  - Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
  Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume to careers@fieldlaw.com
Resource Assistant - Edmonton
- Our Edmonton office has an immediate opening for a Resource Assistant. Reporting directly to the Director of HR + Admin; this is a legal assistant role where you will work with a variety of our firm’s team members and will be responsible for the general support of multiple practices. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-sufficient, and has high attention to detail.
  Field Law is committed to upholding our core values of Collegiality, Integrity, and Professional Excellence, which serve as the foundation of our dedication to creating a high-quality, collaborative, and respectful environment for everyone.
  Duties + Responsibilities
  - Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software to prepare correspondence and legal documents in support of corporate transactions.
  - Answer calls, schedule appointments, questionings, and meetings and handle administrative and business details.
  - Transcribe correspondence and legal documents from digital recordings or handwritten notes.
  - Manage lawyers’ diaries and update electronic calendars.
  - Review correspondence (including faxes and e-mail), co-ordinate the flow of information, update calendar and respond to routine inquiries.
  - Review and proofread outgoing documents to ensure they are correct and comply with legal procedures.
  - Operate systems such as voice mail messaging systems, copy/scanning machines, and computer scanning equipment.
  - Handle routine accounting procedures: billing, cheque deposits/requests, time entry, etc.
  - Perform general office duties as required.
  Qualifications + Skills
  - Over three years of hands-on experience as a legal assistant, with a strong focus on litigation, insurance, and corporate law.
  - Holds a recognized 2-year Legal Assistant Diploma, demonstrating a solid foundation in legal principles and practices.
  - Highly motivated and eager to expand knowledge and grow within the legal profession.
  - Proactive and self-sufficient, capable of taking the initiative to resolve issues independently while contributing effectively to team efforts.
  - Possesses a consistently positive attitude, fostering a collaborative and encouraging workplace atmosphere.
  - Strongly team-oriented, skilled at working closely with colleagues to achieve common goals.
  - Exceptional organizational skills complemented by meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks and documentation.
  - Adept at prioritizing responsibilities and managing multiple deadlines efficiently, ensuring timely completion of assignments in a fast-paced environment.
  Working Conditions
  - Normal weekday office hours (35) in office.
  - Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
  Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume to: careers@fieldlaw.com

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