Legal Assistant, Support

Goodmans LLP • Toronto, ON

5d • CA$48,000 - CA$55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Goodmans LLP is internationally recognized as one of Canada’s leading and most innovative law firms. We offer market leading expertise in M&A, corporate, securities and finance, private equity, real estate, tax, restructuring, litigation and other business-related specialties. What makes Goodmans a great place to work? Knowing you are part of a team that will ensure you feel valued, connected and supported. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and engaging culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, then this is the place for you. Join us and put yourself in good company! We are looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our onsite Support team. As a key member of the Legal Assistant Support team, you will be responsible for providing clerical, administrative and general office duties to meet the needs of the firm and our clients.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled or have completed a post-secondary education with a focus on legal administration or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Client-service mindset with the ability to anticipate and respond to needs proactively
• A team player who takes initiative and works well independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Legal Assistants to ensure required actions are completed in a timely and comprehensive manner
• Work with a variety of legal documents including agreements, letters, memos, presentations, organizational charts and practice specific documents
• Revise, proofread documents against originals and prepare blacklining as necessary
• Docket entry, prepare cheque requisitions and process amounts when appropriate
• Schedule appointments and prepare necessary materials
• Arrange for conference calls including contacting participants and providing call details
• Coordinate client meetings, book meeting room, and arrange for catering or audio-visual equipment
• Ensure client confidentiality
• Compose client correspondence and maintain practice specific databases
• Provide back-up assistance to Legal Assistants during absences as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, retirement savings, vacation and additional perks
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree