Legal Assistant

Description:

A variety of Legal Assistant positions are now open with some of Canada's top law firms. These roles are perfect for individuals with legal experience in areas such as corporate, tax, commercial litigation, commercial real estate, condos, patents, and wills and estates. Ideal candidates will have a strong client service focus, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion are essential.

These positions are immediate openings in Toronto, ON, offering excellent compensation packages and opportunities for growth, with the added benefit of a hybrid work model for greater flexibility.

Core Responsibilities:

• Administrative Duties: Draft letters, coordinate meetings, process invoices and expenses, and handle general administrative tasks.

• Client Interaction: Address client inquiries, follow up on requests, and maintain clear communication.

• Document Preparation: Prepare initial drafts of routine legal documents using established templates, track changes, and revise as necessary.

• File Management: Organize and maintain both physical and electronic files to ensure they are up-to-date.

• Scheduling & Travel: Coordinate appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and meeting room bookings.

• Team Coordination: Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely delivery of documents and materials to meet client needs.

• Additional Tasks: Assist with various projects and duties as assigned by the legal team.

Core Skills & Requirements:

• Education: Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course.

• Experience: At least 3+ years of relevant work experience in one or more areas of law (corporate, tax, commercial litigation, etc.).

• Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of business and legal terminology.

• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of accounting and docketing systems (e.g., Elite and iManage) is an asset.

• Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and follow-up skills. Ability to proofread documents and ensure accuracy.

• Problem Solving: Must demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Grammatical Skills: Strong grammatical skills, including attention to punctuation, proofreading, and document accuracy.

Why Apply?

• Immediate Openings: Start your new role with one of Canada's leading law firms right away.

• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of working in a hybrid model, combining remote work and office visits for a balanced work-life structure.

• Growth Opportunities: Access to career growth within prestigious law firms and the chance to develop a deeper skill set in legal operations.