Corporate Legal Assistant(s)
Job Description
Corporate Legal Assistant(s) – Multiple Positions Available
Salary: Up to $90K
One of Toronto’s most prestigious, full-service law firm is on the market for two determined individuals with a positive work-ethic to join their Corporate practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in providing legal support, and stellar technical skills.
They are a firm that honours hard-work, offering a competitive salary, generous benefits, a welcoming environment, and great opportunities for growth! This is not something you want to miss – apply now!
Key Responsibilities
- Opening new files
- Docket entry and coordination of billings
- Preparing cheque requisitions and trust deposits/withdrawals
- Preparing expense reports
- Maintaining up to date contact information
- Liaising with other staff on various matters
- Developing and maintaining filing system and filing documents
- Administrative duties as required such as managing calendars, coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements
- Photocopying and printing various documents, sometimes on behalf of other lawyers
- Assisting with closing financing transactions, including preparation of basic documents based on precedents and tracking delivery of closing documents
- Drafting/revising agreements based on lawyers’ comments
- Preparation of correspondence, spreadsheets and other documents using various software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe and Visio
Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of 4+ years’ experience as a legal assistant in Corporate Law
- Post-Secondary education in legal administration or equivalent
- Solid typing computer and typing skills: proficiency in the MS Office environment
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
- A strong team player
- Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks
- Impeccable proofreading, grammar skills and attention to detail
- Service oriented, adaptable, and dependable
To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina Ungar, Manager – Legal Support 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.
