Legal Assistant (Floater)

Legal Assistant (Floater)

Looking for a legal assistant role where no two days are quite the same? We think you’ll fit right in. Our Client is a busy, collaborative, and genuinely wonderful law firm with a strong reputation. They are looking for a Legal Assistant (Floater) to join their team – someone who is organized, adaptable, friendly, and enjoys being part of a team. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves variety and is comfortable jumping in to support different lawyers and teams. You will work across various practice areas, including litigation, corporate, and real estate, providing coverage during vacations and busy periods, while getting exposure to a wide range of interesting legal work. And yes, they offer great benefits, competitive compensation, and all the other good stuff you would expect from a firm that takes care of its people. Apply now!

Salary: Up to $80K

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and completion of various legal documentation
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, as well as with various court and tribunal offices and opposing counsel(s)
• Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
• Calendar management including arranging meetings
• The ability to be flexible to the changing demands of the job
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Takes initiative
• Confidential

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ Litigation/Corporate / Real Estate legal experience
• Previous experience with CaseCenter
• Successful completion of a post-secondary level legal assistant or law clerk course
• Superior knowledge of various courts and the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Strong technical skills using MS Office and ACL (Automated Civil Litigation)
• Extremely organized and meticulous with follow-up and detail and in dealing with matters containing voluminous documents
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve

To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com