Employment Opportunities

Legal Assistant
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP - Medicine Hat, AB
This permanent, full-time Legal Assistant role is in our Medicine Hat office of Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP. Position holds potential for advancement as competency is demonstrated.
The Role

• Draft documents for new incorporations, sale agreements, corporate restructuring, and general agreements
• Draft documents for sale agreements, financing, transfers, and general agreements
• Work directly with the supervising lawyer and experienced staff member
• Draft and complete reporting packages for clients
• Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within established deadlines
• Maintain files: including daily filing, organization, opening files, closing files, etc.
• Handle client correspondence, both incoming and outgoing
• Administration duties, including bill preparation, file opening, and booking appointments
• Ensure proper receipt, handling and disbursement of trust funds

Skills and Experience Required

• Completion of a recognized legal assistant program is preferred, but not required
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organization skills
• Highly motivated
• Capacity to work effectively within deadlines and short time frames
• Responds to tasks with little supervision
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
• Able to work independently
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience

Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Bio
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP firm is a growing solicitor’s practice which operates out of Medicine Hat with remote offices in 5 other locations across SE Alberta. While operating with a wide range of clientele, Smith & Hersey’s primary focus in in agriculture, with clients ranging from Wainwright to the U.S Border in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Smith & Hersey offers competitive wages, and excellent training/support.

Junior Associate
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP - Medicine Hat, AB
This permanent, full-time Junior Associate role is based in the Medicine Hat office of Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP. The position offers strong potential for advancement as skills and competency are demonstrated.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented lawyer with 1–2 years of post-qualification experience to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior lawyers and partners, gaining hands-on experience and direct client exposure.

• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and agreements for sale agreements, financing, transfers, and general agreements
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda
• Work directly with the supervising lawyer and experienced staff member
• Assisting in transactions matters
• Attending client meetings
• Managing files and maintaining client communication
• Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within established deadlines
• Handle client correspondence, both incoming and outgoing

Skills and Experience Required

• Qualified lawyer with 1–2 years’ PQE
• Strong academic background
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines and short time frames
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Commercially aware and client-focused
• Responds to tasks with little supervision
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion

Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Bio
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP firm is a growing solicitor’s practice which operates out of Medicine Hat with remote offices in 5 other locations across SE Alberta and Saskatchewan. While operating with a wide range of clientele, Smith & Hersey’s primary focus in in agriculture, with clients ranging from Wainwright to the U.S Border in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Smith & Hersey offers competitive wages, and excellent training/support, structured mentorship and career development. As well as a high level of responsibility and client exposure. While having a supportive and collaborative working environment. Please submit your CV, academic transcripts, and a brief cover letter to paige@smithhersey.com with the subject line “Junior Associate Application – [Your Name]”.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Receptionist / Legal Assistant
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP – Brooks, AB
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP is seeking a full-time Receptionist / Legal Assistant to join its Brooks, office. The successful candidate will support both reception functions and legal administrative work, with opportunity for growth as competency is demonstrated.
The Role
 

• Managing front desk operations, including reception of clients and telephone inquiries
• Scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars
• Processing payments and assisting with billing tasks
• Maintaining office organization, including filing and document management
• Drafting legal documents, including incorporations, agreements, and financing documents
• Assisting with corporate and commercial files
• Preparing client reporting materials
• Managing file lifecycle, including opening and closing files
• Handling client correspondence
• Ensuring proper handling of trust funds

Qualifications

• Completion of a Legal Assistant program is considered an asset
• Relevant administrative or legal experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality are essential
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

About the Firm
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP is based out of Medicine Hat and services five additional firms in Hanna, Consort, Oyen, Three Hills and Drumheller. Smith & Hersey’s primary practice areas include agriculture, corporate/commercial, and institutional financing. Smith & Hersey offers competitive wages based on experience, excellent training/support, and opportunity for advancement.
  ***Please note that due to the high volume of resumes we will only be contacting candidates that best meet the needs of the business. Thank you for your interest in Smith & Hersey.

Receptionist
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP - Drumheller, AB
This permanent, full-time Reception role is in our Drumheller office of Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP. Position holds potential for advancement as competency is demonstrated.
The Role

• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls
• Greet, welcome and direct guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Taking payments
• Ensure reception area and reception desk are tidy and presentable at all times
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
• Update calendars and schedule meetings
• Keep updated records
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, opening and managing file
• Pick up any package and supply pick up
• Basic cleaning of all common areas nightly
• Other duties as required

Requirements and skills 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior administrative or clerical experience preferred
• Entry level to moderate computer skills
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g., fax machines and printers)
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
• Professional attitude and appearance (i.e. business attire)
• Customer service attitude
• Highly organized multitasker who works well in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in an office is an asset, but not required
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organization and people skills
• Willing to take initiative
• Responds to everyday tasks with little supervision
• Willingness to learn and to grow with the company
• Punctuality
• Positively represents the firm in the community

Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Bio 
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP is based out of Medicine Hat and services five additional firms in Consort, Drumheller, Hanna, Oyen and Three Hills. Smith & Hersey’s primary practice areas include agriculture, corporate/commercial, and institutional financing. Smith & Hersey offers competitive wages based on experience, excellent training/support, and opportunity for advancement.
***Please note that due to the high volume of resumes we will only be contacting candidates that best meet the needs of the business. Thank you for your interest in Smith & Hersey.

Intermediate Bookkeeper
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP - Medicine Hat, AB
  We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Intermediate Bookkeeper to join our Medicine Hat team. This is a permanent, full-time role that combines accounting, administrative, and office support responsibilities and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys taking initiative, and can manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.
  Key Responsibilities
 

• Perform day-to-day banking activities and bank reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintain work-in-progress and disbursement ledgers.
• Process Visa, MasterCard, and debit receipt postings.
• Maintain accurate financial and accounting records.
• Prepare reports for internal and external use, including Law Society reporting.
• Maintain trust account ledgers and assist with the resolution of financial inquiries.
• Close client files and process write-offs as required.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, photocopying, and document management.
• Provide a wide range of administrative and office support services as needed.

 
Qualifications & Skills
 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, fixed assets, and bank/account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional attitude, appearance, and excellent customer service skills, both in person and over the phone.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and follow projects through to completion.
• Experience with office equipment such as scanners, printers, and photocopiers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion at all times.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of the firm.
• Experience working in a legal office is a significant asset but not required.
• Working knowledge of ESI Law, Unity, and/or Amicus software would be considered an asset.

 
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a proactive, dependable professional who can confidently manage both accounting and administrative responsibilities with minimal supervision. If you are highly organized, eager to learn, and enjoy supporting a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply.
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Bio
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP is a growing law firm that operates out of Medicine Hat with remote offices in five other locations across SE Alberta. While servicing a wide range of clientele, Smith & Hersey’s primary focus is agriculture, with clients ranging from Wainwright to the U.S Border in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Smith & Hersey offers competitive wages, and excellent training/support.