Corporate Legal Assistant /Practice EA (Hybrid Remote)
Job Description
Corporate Legal Assistant/ Practice EA (Hybrid Remote)
Salary: Up to $78K
Toronto
Corporate Legal Assistants – we are looking for you! Our Client, a well-recognized national firm, is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant with a minimum of five years’ law firm experience. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and looking to expand their corporate experience. In this role you will be managing the practice of a prominent, well respected, congenial senior partner. This position will put your skills to the test and give you the independence you are looking for. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits that are second to none, a hybrid work model and many other perks! This is a RARE chance – don’t miss yours – apply now!
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative duties as required such as managing calendars, coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements
- Maintaining up to date annual expense ledgers for corporate tax purposes
- Drafting/revising agreements and documents based on lawyers’ comments
- Administrative duties as required such as managing calendars, coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements
- Opening new files
- Docket entry and preparation of monthly invoices
- Maintaining up to date contact information
- Possible researching on SEDAR and other sources
- Booking boardrooms and arranging other meeting requirements
- Preparation of correspondence, presentation, spreadsheets and other documents using various software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Aderant, Interaction, Workshare Compare and Adobe
- Developing and maintaining filing system and filing documents on iManage
- Assisting with closings, including preparation of basic documents based on precedents and tracking delivery of closing documents
- Preparing cheque requisitions and trust deposits/withdrawals
- Preparing expense reports
- Other general duties
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in Corporate Law (Capital Markets and Mining preferred)
- Post-Secondary education in legal administration or equivalent
- Proficiency in MS Office environment
- Stellar typing skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Works well both independently and as a team
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, and on request, will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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