Legal Assistant

7 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hays Full time $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Role:
Legal Assistant – Resource Team

Duration:
Permanent, Full-Time

Location:
Toronto

Salary:
$60,000-$70,000

Your new company

Our client is a leading national business law firm recognized for its excellence in complex transactions and litigation. With a long-standing reputation for quality and client service, the firm offers a professional, collaborative, and supportive environment where team members can grow and thrive.

Your new role

This position is part of the firm's Resource Team — a group of highly skilled legal assistants who provide short- and long-term coverage and overflow support across Corporate/Commercial and Litigation practice areas. The role involves working closely with lawyers and assistants across departments to ensure seamless client service and efficient workflow.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing coverage and overflow assistance for legal assistants in multiple practice areas
  • Drafting, proofreading, and formatting a range of legal and general documents, including agreements, correspondence, reports, and court materials
  • Preparing, filing, and serving court documents
  • Managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and arranging travel
  • Developing and maintaining organized filing systems using iManage (DMS)
  • Supporting billing processes including opening and closing client files, entering dockets, preparing expense reports, and assisting with client accounts
  • Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external contacts

Knowledge, qualifications, skills, and experience

  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant in litigation and/or corporate law
  • Post-secondary education in legal administration or equivalent experience
  • Strong computer and typing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Impeccable proofreading and grammar skills
  • Professional, adaptable, and collaborative team player with a client-service mindset

Key competencies

This role requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage competing priorities. The successful candidate will be proactive, organized, and able to work effectively both independently and within a team.

What you need to do now

If you are a motivated legal assistant looking to build your career within a leading national law firm that values excellence, teamwork, and growth, please apply directly. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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