Legal Practice Assistant, Corporate

Full-Time

Toronto

Do you have experience working as a Corporate Legal Assistant coming from a Law Firm?

Are you ready to make an immediate impact in a TOP law firm?

Are you looking to work in a well-established firm with a great company culture and growth opportunities?

The Company

Our client is a leading law firm in Canada who takes great pride in their client experience and values its employees. As a member of their team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the legal industry's standout talent and collaborate across the Firm. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your career aspirations are encouraged and recognized.

Company Perks and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Discretionary Bonus
• RRSP Matching
• Comprehensive benefits
• Wellness spending allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation + Personal Days
• Fantastic Corporate Culture

The Role

Our client’s Toronto office is hiring an experienced Corporate Legal Assistant to support and provide exceptional service to a dedicated group of lawyers. You will coordinate the workflow, review the completion of document production, opening and closing files, scheduling, liaising with clients, copying/scanning work and other administrative work. You will work closely with lawyers and legal support staff to provide a high level of service to clients while also having opportunities to grow your skills as part of a successful team.

As a Corporate Legal Assistant, you will be a key member of a dynamic team. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Principle point of contact for assigned lawyers, assuming overall accountability for work requested by the lawyer involving key members of the legal support team, such as Law Clerks, Document Specialists, Administrative Assistants and members of the Business Services team.
• Actively participate as a contributing member of the legal team to manage legal matters and provide excellent client service.
• Provide dedicated support and proactively and efficiently organize the flow of work for specific lawyers in the disputes practice.
• Coordinate the scheduling of important dates including client meetings, court deadlines, conferences, and lawyer and legal team meetings.
• Manage communications, prepare correspondence, and liaise with multiple key stakeholders related to ongoing matters.
• Support and coordinate commercial management activities such as billing and collections.
• Provide day to day support as required to meet the needs of our lawyers and clients.

The ideal candidate will come with the following qualifications:

• A College Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma
• A minimum 3+ years’ experience as a legal assistant
• High proficiency with Word, Excel and document management systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism and initiative
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence are paramount
• Strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement

Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Chelsey Reimer .

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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