Our client, a downtown corporate law firm has an urgent need for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team.
Responsibilities
Open, close and bill all files
Manage calendars for intake calls, conferences, and general meetings as required
Liaison with clients directly for pertinent information.
Prepare first drafts of corporate documents
Revise documents in accordance with client instructions
Printing, scanning and emailing as required
Digital file maintenance of lawyer emails and client files
Correspond with banks and other institutions to collect information for corporate matters
Prepare various documents required for corporate administration
Intake, organize and prepare documents for drafting
Maintain organized client files electronically, and in hard copy when required
Assist with creation of precedents and checklists
Draft and review corporate and tax documents
Assist with overflow clerk work for other practice areas
Role Requirements
Legal Administrative Assistant certification from a recognized college or university
5 - 7 years of experience in Corporate or Tax in a legal setting is preferred
Team player, able to build a positive rapport with other staff and lawyers
Superior communication, organizational and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail and reading comprehension
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Proactive, reliable, independent, and detail oriented
High level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
Ability to work well under pressure, meet unexpected and sometimes competing deadlines, and exhibit sound judgment
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
Preference will be given to those with knowledge of Clio and NetDocs
TDS Personnel is an equal prospect employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
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