Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Fogler, Rubinoff LLP Full time

Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is a full service law firm with approximately 240 support staff and lawyers. We are committed to ensuring our people are engaged and supported in their roles. People are our greatest asset and the attraction and retention of talent is essential to our delivery of excellent legal services to our clients. Our firm successfully balances high standards of professionalism with a congenial and flexible work environment for its members.

**Legal Assistant - Tax, Wills & Estates Department**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Draft and amend legal documentation and correspondence through general instruction, standard format or dictation;
- Maintain lawyer files/records system;
- Communicate with clients and third parties;
- Providing backup coverage for others;
- Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc., as specifically directed by lawyer; and
- Perform routine clerical, administrative and other general office duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Legal Assistant (experience in tax and estate law preferred);
- Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk Diploma preferred;
- Solid understanding of business and legal terminology;
- Working knowledge of ACL, Teraview and Ecore considered an asset;
- Experience preparing, drafting and revising estate planning and estate administration documents such as Wills, Corporate Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Affidavits of Execution, Joint Retainer Agreements and reporting letters;
- Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Calendar) and DocuSign;
- Familiarity with Aderant accounting software an asset;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Client-service oriented;
- Ability to work within a team environment and independently;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; and
- Conscientious with strong attention to detail.

**Why You Should Apply**:
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP offers a congenial work environment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits program. Our benefits include health and dental coverage, competitive vacation packages, referral programs, employee assistance program, and staff recognition program.

When starting at the Firm, new team members are provided a comprehensive training and orientation program. Our Firm strives to continue to nurture the professional development of our support staff through offering training workshops regularly throughout the year and Lunch & Learn events on a variety of topics on a quarterly basis.

for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 10 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON

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