Legal Assistant

About the role

WestJet is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide professional administrative and advisory support to its corporate legal team. The role is primarily on‑site, collaborating closely with lawyers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth legal operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage telephone and email inquiries, monitor legal and privacy inboxes.
• Coordinate scheduling of critical meetings, training sessions, and travel for multiple lawyers.
• Oversee correspondence, settlement minutes, active matter tracking, and release of settlement payments.
• Prepare expense reports, maintain the privacy register, and compile litigation materials.
• Support know‑your‑client regulatory compliance, corporate secretarial initiatives, and quarterly reporting.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the legal team.

Required profile

• 5+ years of administrative assistant experience, preferably in a legal environment.
• Legal assistance diploma or business administration diploma/degree with relevant legal experience.
• Strong time‑management, detail‑orientation, and ability to multitask.
• Team player who can thrive in a fast‑paced setting and anticipate problems.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• A fun, collaborative culture with a focus on teamwork.
• Travel privileges for employees and their families from day one.
• Flexible savings and benefit programs tailored to individual needs.
• A competitive total rewards package.