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About the Role
This junior-level Legal Assistant, Team Support position offers an exciting opportunity for recent graduates of a Legal Assistant or Legal Administration program with at least one year of post-schooling experience. The role is ideal for individuals seeking to learn, expand their skillsets, and advance their legal career under the mentorship of seasoned legal assistants in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and/or draft various legal documents, forms, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring proper format and accuracy.
- Compile records and briefs under the guidance of legal assistants.
- Arrange for service of legal documents, file with appropriate courts (including online portals), and communicate with courts as required.
- Type general correspondence and legal documents from handwritten notes, phone, or verbal instructions.
- Open and close files electronically, maintaining detailed matter/client lists and the electronic filing system (iManage).
- Enter and update client contact lists in the CRM (InterAction) and collaborate with the Marketing and Business Development Department as needed.
- Provide coverage support at various desks when assistants are on vacation or absent due to illness.
- Perform administrative duties including billings, docket entries, expenses, scheduling appointments and meetings, booking meeting rooms, and making travel arrangements.
- Work with other internal departments to provide documents and materials on time to meet client needs.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least one (1) year of prior legal assistant experience is required.
- Strong working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology.
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and follow-up skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to work independently and within tight timelines.
- Ability to take initiative and be resourceful.
- Eagerness to learn new technology/processes and further develop skills.
Skills
- Proficient with legal software (iManage, Elite/3E, InterAction) and MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Proficient with PDF software (Kofax Power PDF/Adobe).
- Prior experience with CaseCentre would be an asset.
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Junior-level
- At least one year of relevant work experience post schooling
Education Level
- Post-secondary education with a Legal Assistant or Legal Administration designation
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000-$56,500