Junior Resource Team Legal Assistant 

Job Description

Junior Resource Team Legal Assistant 

Our Client, a top-tier full service international law firm, is seeking a Junior Resource Team Assistant to join their Toronto office. The ideal candidate will need only one years’ relevant experience and will be team-oriented. This firm is renowned as one of the best employers – and they stand by that title by caring for you. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, perks, and a competitive salary, along with a great working environment. You will gain a rare and gracious opportunity to experiencing new things with a dynamic work file. Take a chance to work with one of the best firms in the city – apply now!

Salary: Up to $68K (Based on Experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide backup coverage in the absence of other assistants and overflow work
• Accurately drafting, proofreading and formatting various legal and general materials including: documents, spreadsheets, reports, memos, presentations, forms and other items
• Preparation, filing and serving of court documents
• Administrative duties as required such as managing calendars, coordinating meetings , filing and making travel arrangements
• Developing and maintaining filing system and filing documents on iManage (DMS)
• Thorough understanding of billing process including: opening/closing client files, entering dockets, preparing expense reports and preparing client accounts on a monthly basis
• Establishing positive working relations with both internal and external contacts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a legal assistant in litigation and/or corporate law
• Post-secondary education in legal administration or equivalent
• Solid computer and typing skills:proficiency in the MS Office environment, document management programs and other legal-specific technical programs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Impeccable proofreading, grammar skills and attention to detail
• Service oriented, adaptable, and works well in a team environment
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to deal with clients and all levels of staff

Please note all applicants will be tested on MSO 

How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com

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Tagged as: Corporate, Legal Assistant, Litigation