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About the Role

Goodmans LLP is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join their onsite Support team. This role is responsible for providing clerical, administrative, and general office duties to meet the needs of the firm and its clients, contributing to a dynamic and engaging culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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

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

Skills

• MS Office Suite
• Outlook
• Word
• Excel
• Written communication
• Verbal communication

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• Post-secondary education with a focus on legal administration or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $48,000 - $55,000

Benefits

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

About the Company

• 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.
• We are committed to fostering a dynamic and engaging culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Join us and put yourself in good company!

Equal Opportunity

• Goodmans LLP is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.
• Goodmans LLP invites applications from all qualified candidates.
• For applicants with disabilities requiring accommodation at any point in the recruitment process, please contact HR@goodmans.ca.