Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Our client, a well established boutique law firm that specializes in Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Law, is in search of a Legal Assistant to join their team. Located in downtown Toronto, this client-service focused firm provides expert advice to a wide variety of clients.

Please note this role is an in office position 5 days per week.

The Opportunity

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for supporting the the firm's partners and other members of the support team in addition to these day to day responsibilities:

• Opening and closing files
• Issuing and filing documents in the court portal
• Keeping files up to date
• Staying organized and up to date with timelines
• Communicating with clients, opposing, counsel, mediators, arbitrators, and courts to canvas availability and schedule examinations and hearings
• General administrative support

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-4 years' relevant experience as a legal assistant with a preference to experience in Commercial and Corporate Litigation
• Successful completion of a post-secondary legal administrative program or equivalent
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Team player with a professional manner
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Case Centre, PC Law and Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation

• Salary range of $55k-65k, health spending account and vacation