LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
If you're looking for a challenge and a chance to grow your career alongside the best and brightest in the industry, you'll find it here! We are currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our client's Commercial Litigation law group. The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant and team oriented group of people. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in a Canadian law firm, be energetic, flexible, highly motivated and driven to succeed.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Liaise with other legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients regarding file progress
• Draft and transcribe legal documents, basic pleadings and correspondence
• Manage and maintain bring forward system for tasks and appointments
• Organize meetings, trials, and other court dates
• Prepare application records
• Keeping files up-to-date
• Process all outgoing correspondence and sort incoming mail
• Preparing monthly accounts
• Prepare expense reports
• Other various general administrative duties, as required
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
• Advanced computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook
• Keyboarding at a minimum or 60wpm
• Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills
• A thorough understanding of civil litigation rules and procedures
WHAT YOU BRING
• Excellent written (grammar, spelling, proofreading) and verbal communication skills
• High level organizational skills with a strong attention to detail to produce quality and accurate work
• Ability to prioritize tasks by deadline, work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to take initiative and be proactive, as well as follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member in a team environment
• Positive, professional, can-do attitude
WHAT WE OFFER
Our people are the heart of our firm – we say it often and with good reason. It is only through our people's skills, ambition, dedication, and hard work that we can deliver the excellent level of client service our reputation is built upon. While our expectations are high – so are our rewards. Our generous competitive compensation package is just one component of our total rewards package. The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000+ annually, which represents a fair market value and estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant education, experience and qualifications.
Compensation + Benefits • Competitive salary with structured annual reviews • Extended health and dental coverage and an additional Health Care Spending account • Group RRSP plan with matched mandatory contributions + additional optional matched contributions • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Short- and long-term disability insurance • Employee and family assistance program • Maternity/Parental leave top-up payment plan • Maternity leave gradual return-to-work options • Paid or banked overtime • Vacation time, sick time, and personal time allotment Work Perks • Firm social events • Friendly, social, and welcoming culture • Dress for Your Day dress code • Continuing education/tuition allowance Work / Life Integration • Robust health and wellness program annual subsidy • Sports teams • Recognition of service milestones • Paid personal time and a moving day to help balance outside commitments
WHO WE ARE + HOW WE WORK
We are a dynamic and diverse group of highly skilled people working together to deliver excellent service to our clients. When you join our firm, you join a culture of excellence, collaboration, camaraderie and respect. We're a great place to grow your career. Our core values focus on developing a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that encourages and supports differences and promotes innovative perspectives. We are committed to maintaining and expanding the diversity of our firm's lawyers and staff and creating an inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish.