Description
Summer Student - Legal
Innovate Calgary
CALGARY, ALBERTA
June 2, 2025 ¿ August 8, 2025
Innovate Calgary is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Calgary, supporting the University, its members and partners bridge the gap between discovery and creating economic and societal impact. We provide a unique environment for employees combining a flexible working environment with significant exposure to the breadth of Calgary¿s and UCalgary¿s growing innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Summer Student ¿ Legal
Position Overview
37.5 hrs/week, Monday to Friday
Reporting to Senior Legal Counsel, the Summer Student - Legal will gain valuable experience with file and record management and document management systems. Additionally, the Summer Student will work with the Legal team gaining exposure to a wide range of areas of practice. The Summer Student will be responsible for the transfer of files using Legal¿s document management system and will have the opportunity to attend meetings and assist in the preparation of legal documents. The Summer Student will be required to have exceptional attention to detail.
Key Accountabilities:
- Moving a large volume of files using Legal¿s document management system
- Quality control/surveys of file transfers
- Providing general support to the Legal team, including researching legal issues, reviewing contracts, communicating with internal clients and assisting with the organization of electronic and physical files and folders, as needed
- Digitizing contracts, IP records and offsite storage records
- Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills/Qualifications:
- Student must be enrolled in law school and returning to studies after the work term
- Organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
- Effective and professional communication skills
- Familiarity with SharePoint an asset
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Excel/Windows proficiency
- Familiarity with legal contracts an asset
- Time management skills
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume and cover letter to hr@innovatecalgary.com with ¿Summer Student ¿ Legal¿ as the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Innovate Calgary is an equal opportunity organization committed to building and fostering a fair and inclusive community that values diversity and encourages respect for all. We welcome applicants across any race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. We recognize the value of identifying and removing barriers for any applicants interested in participating in our programs.
