Job Description

Job Title: Competition Legal Assistant

Job #: 16644

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $75,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a top-tier Toronto law firm is currently looking for a Corporate Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Leading Canadian business law firm specializing in various legal practices.
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2023.
• Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

-           Responsible for daily correspondence, document preparation, drafting and filing

court documents;

-           Scheduling and making work-related travel arrangements;

-           Prepare, draft, and transcribe correspondence and legal documents;

-           Drafting and preparing speaking engagements;

-           Maintaining paper and e-filing systems;

-           Prepare presentations and spreadsheets;

-           Manage calendars, schedule meetings and co-ordinate appointments as required;

-           Organize, open, and maintain and close files;

-           Coordinating meetings and events;

-           Assemble expense reports and reconciliations and account balances;

-          Docketing and billing;

-           Physical and electronic file preparation and management;

-           Liaising with clients regarding invoices, collections and preparation of WIP/AR reports, and;

-           Additional administrative duties as assigned.

as needed

Requirements:

-           2-5 years of experience supporting senior legal professionals in a corporate work environment;

-           Successful completion of Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma program;

-           Proficient with MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams);

-           Impeccable proofreading, grammar skills and attention to detail;

-           Exceptional (written and verbal) communication and interpersonal skills;

-           Desire to work in a busy environment and work overtime when necessary;

 -          Ability to maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion; and

-           Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills.

How To Apply

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16644 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.