Corporate Legal Assistant
Job Description
Corporate Legal Assistant
WE ARE CALLING ALL CORPORATE LEGAL ASSISTANTS FOR A RARE OPPORTUNITY! Our Client, an innovative, well-established firm is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant to join their office to provide support to their Corporate Group. This firm handles a wide range of interesting cases, making sure you feel engaged in your work and keeping you on your toes. Not only does the firm consist of a bright team of some of the best legal professionals, but they are also some of the friendliest and nicest people you will work with. In addition to a great working environment, learning opportunities and skill building, this firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary. Change your direction towards success and apply today!
Salary: Up to $70K
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor emails for potential meetings, materials for meetings, etc.
- E-filing emails
- Drafting professionally written correspondence to clients and lawyers and tracking all incoming/outgoing electronic correspondence
- Drafting and editing legal documents
- Scheduling and arranging work-related and personal travel arrangements using MeritBiz
- Coordinating and booking meetings including catering/dietary and equipment needs
- Responsible for arranging and coordinating conference calls and meetings
- Coordinating with Office Services to produce coil-bound versions of project documents
- Maintaining physical and electronic filing systems
- Managing, tracking and updating CPD accreditation required by Law Society of Ontario
- Responsible for administrative duties with respect to reconciling expenses, accounting, opening and closing files, and docketing
- Creating new matter forms
- Performing conflict searches
- Updating client contact information in InterAction
Qualifications
- Executive assistant/legal assistant diploma or relevant work experience
- 2-5+ years of experience supporting senior legal professionals in a corporate work environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, follow instructions and take initiative
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects at a given time
- Confident with sound decision-making skills
- Excellent proofreading skills, work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when interfacing with internal and external clients, while maintaining a professional demeanour
- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office applications, Intapp, Aderant, Workshare, and InterAction
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
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