As a recognized national business law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy.

When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed.

We offer Legal Assistant opportunities across all of our Practice Groups; these roles can be based out of any of our offices nationally :

Administrative Law : Environmental Law, Health, Immigration and Labour & Employment

Business Law : Capital Markets & Securities, Corporate, Financial Services, Insolvency, Intellectual Property and Mergers & Acquisitions

Litigation : Commercial, Constructions, Estates & Trusts, Family Law and Insurance Defence

Real Estate : Condominium Development and Governance, Commercial and Residential Transactions, Land Development, Municipal Law and Leasing

Tax : Charities & Not-for-Profit, Corporate Tax, Litigation and Private Client Services

Legal Assistants provide support to a group of lawyers who specialize in one of these areas. While previous experience would be helpful, candidates with strong organization skills, a keen attention to detail and a desire to develop valuable skills as a Legal Assistant are welcome to apply.

Key responsibilities

- Provides administrative support which includes proofreading,



revision and preparation of documentation under the instruction of the legal professionals and transcription of datafrom various sources (e.g. voicemail, dictation, etc.).
- Acts as a liaison between relevant internal and/or external parties. Routes or answersroutine correspondence to relevant parties.
- Provides clerical, administrative and general office support including, but not limited to,photocopying, faxing, scheduling and calendar management, receives/places phonecalls with internal and/or external parties, mail, organizes travel arrangements, andscans PDF documents.
- Provides administrative support with respect to accounting and billing as required. Thisincludes review of pre-bills, making corrections or advising Accounting to makecorrections and mailing out final bill under a cover letter. Prepares expense requisitionsetc.
- Maintains files in accordance with standard procedures, including opening and closingfiles, conflict searches, etc.
- Other business related duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

- Community College Certificate/Diploma in a Legal Secretarial/Office Administrationprogram and/or equivalent experience working in a legal skilled environment.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 2013.
- Knowledge of the English language, including spelling, word meaning and wordusage.




- Exceptional client service skills.
- Organizational skills required to effectively multi-task.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Knowledge of legal procedures and practices.
- Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a number of individuals.
- Writing skills necessary to draft and proofread documents and correspondence.
- Detail-oriented in order to keep track of multiple files for more than one legal professional.
- Knowledge in Accounting software.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions and attention to detail.
- Ability to demonstrate independent judgment and solve problems.
- Adaptable.

What we offer

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

- A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
- Flexible working options;
- Maternity Leave Top-up;
- A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
- An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options;
- Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family;
- A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being;
- Professional Development opportunities;
- Employee appreciation events;
- Charitable giving programs.

Who we are

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