Build your Legal Career with Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP
At Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP, we are more than just lawyers — we are trusted advisors, problem‑solvers, and partners to farmers, ranchers, and businesses across Southeast Alberta and beyond. Our team is built on collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to simplifying complex legal matters so our clients can thrive.
Joining Smith & Hersey means becoming part of a tight‑knit legal team dedicated to providing meaningful impact for clients in agriculture and agribusiness. We believe in supporting one another, continuously learning, and offering practical legal solutions that make a real difference in our clients’ lives and livelihoods.
Whether you’re an experienced legal professional, a recent graduate, or seeking a support role in administration or paralegal services, we offer a range of opportunities where your skills can make an impact.
Current Employment Opportunities
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 Edmonton to the U.S Border in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Smith & Hersey offers competitive wages, and excellent training/support.
How to Apply
Interested in building a meaningful career with us?
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your interests and qualifications to paige@smithhersey.com or apply online using the form below.
We’re excited to hear from you and learn what you can bring to the team.
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