Resource Team

Description:

Bennett Jones, ranked as a Best Employer in Canada for 24 years, is one of the country’s premier business law firms with over 500 lawyers and advisors across offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, and New York. With a strong reputation for handling complex transactions and litigation matters, the firm is trusted by businesses worldwide.

The Toronto office is seeking an Assistant, Resource Team member to join their valued support group. This team of highly skilled legal assistants provides essential short- and long-term coverage across both Corporate/Commercial and Litigation practices.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing backup coverage in the absence of other assistants and handling overflow work.

• Drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal and general documents, reports, memos, spreadsheets, and presentations.

• Preparing, filing, and serving court documents.

• Managing calendars, scheduling meetings, filing, and arranging travel.

• Developing and maintaining filing systems using iManage (DMS).

• Handling billing processes, including opening/closing client files, docket entry, expense reports, and preparing client accounts monthly.

• Building positive working relationships with internal and external contacts.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of legal assistant experience in litigation and/or corporate law.

• Post-secondary education in legal administration or equivalent.

• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and legal document management programs.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and ability to multitask.

• Impeccable attention to detail, grammar, and proofreading skills.

• Service-oriented, adaptable, and a strong team player.