Supporting Legal Operations Associate

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Bennett Jones Full time

Bennett Jones LLP is a leading international law firm with offices in Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal and New York.

We are currently recruiting for a Supporting Legal Operations Associate role in our Toronto office:

The Resource Team is a vital component of the firm, comprised of skilled legal assistants providing short-term and long-term coverage for colleagues working in Corporate/Commercial and Litigation departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide backup support for other assistants and manage overflow work, including drafting, proofreading, and formatting various legal materials
  • Prepare, file, and serve court documents; perform administrative tasks such as calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and document organization on iManage (DMS)
  • Understand billing processes, including opening/closing client files, entering dockets, preparing expense reports, and maintaining accurate client accounts
  • Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year's experience as a legal assistant in litigation and/or corporate law
  • Post-secondary education in legal administration or equivalent
  • Proficiency in MS Office, document management programs, and other legal-specific technical tools
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
  • Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and task management abilities
  • Impeccable proofreading, grammar skills, and attention to detail
  • Service-oriented, adaptable, and team-focused
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with clients and colleagues

Estimated Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on experience

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