Legal Assistant - Corporate Commercial
About The Position
The firm is seeking a proactive, personable and detail-oriented legal assistant to fill an open vacancy in our Corporate Commercial department. This role will support a team of Corporate Commercial Lawyers within a busy and growing practice. This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with a group of lawyers and being a reliable and trusted member of the team. The successful candidate is organized, responsive and comfortable taking initiative, with the ability to anticipate needs and help move tasks forward. They take pride in producing high-quality work, bring a practical and solutions-oriented approach, and are able to manage competing priorities in a supportive and collaborative environment. Equally important, the ideal candidate is personable and professional, and enjoys communicating with clients, building rapport, and representing the team in a polished and thoughtful manner. If you are looking for the opportunity to build a stable, long-term position as part of a supportive team, with meaningful involvement in client service and practice management, this role is for you.
Requirements
- Minimum three years’ legal experience within Corporate law
- Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk program
- Handle time pressure and stress of multiple demands
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence interacting with clients
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with iManage, DocuSign, and MinuteBox would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Independently manage and organize the daily operations of a team of busy Corporate Commercial Lawyers
- Handle all administrative details with respect to accounting, expenses, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
- Assist with travel arrangements
- Assist with conflict checks and onboarding of clients
- Assist with preparing, revising, styling, formatting, cleaning, editing and finalizing correspondence and corporate documentation
- Compile Record Books
- Keep an up to date and organized filing system
- Proofreading and checking all documents to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Communicate with clients and third parties in a professional and approachable manner
- Diarize and track deadlines
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Take initiative
- Confidential
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Mentor program
- Wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
