Job Description

Legal Assistant

Job #16984
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Toronto
Salary: $55,000
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Remote Flexibility:  Hybrid Remote Flexibility

About the Role

Our client, a respected law firm with a strong Education and Administrative Law practice, is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support two Partners handling a diverse range of matters in these areas. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional environment while providing critical administrative and legal support. Candidates with prior exposure to education law, administrative law, real estate law or similar practice areas will be strongly preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Handle client intake, communication, and ongoing support
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate deadlines
• Maintain and organize physical and digital files
• Perform e-filing with courts, tribunals, or administrative bodies
• Assist with billing, time entry, and invoicing
• Conduct legal and factual research as needed
• Provide general office administration and front-line support
• Utilize legal software and technology tools effectively (NetDocs / PC Law experience considered an asset)

Requirements

• Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma required
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within Education, Administrative, Litigation, Real Estate, or related practice areas
• Strong skills in legal document preparation and file management
• Proficiency with calendaring, scheduling, and deadline tracking
• Experience with e-filing systems and legal administrative processes
• Strong billing and invoicing capabilities
• Solid research and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and client-service abilities
• Tech-savvy; familiarity with NetDocs and PC Law is a plus
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple lawyers simultaneously

How to Apply

Please submit your resume (Word format preferred) quoting Job #16984 to reception@kentlegal.com. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.