Legal Assistant (Business Law)

Salary Ranging From $65-70K + Benefits + 3 Weeks' Vacation

Our client, a well-respected law firm with a presence across Canada seeks a Legal Assistant to support very busy Lawyers in the Business Law department, in their Downtown Toronto office. As a Legal Assistant in the Business Law group, you will provide general administrative support, monitor calendars and correspondence, and draft/revise legal documents. If you are an enthusiastic Legal Assistant with excellent organizational skills and experience in supporting busy lawyers, then we would like to hear from you!!

Responsibilities:

• Manage and prepare calendars for appointments and arrange for travel arrangements
• Filter incoming calls and mail and follow up on requests
• Manage full cycle procedures and firm processes (i.e. file openings, credit limits, invoices, collections, etc.)
• Draft/revise/proofread legal documents and correspondence
• Coordinate all travel arrangements, including air, hotel, ground transportation and meal reservations
• Schedule, organize and prepare/coordinate materials for meetings/trials (presentations, reports, etc.)
• Ensure follow-up on activities, files and outstanding items with direct reports
• Filter incoming calls and mail and follow up on requests
• Prioritize and adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience as a Business/ Corporate Legal Assistant
• Post-secondary education in business or a related field
• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently
• Excellent ability to work well under pressure and multi-task, in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Outstanding organizational skills with superior attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a professional and positive attitude

To apply, please click Apply Online or submit your resume by email to: KROresume@bagg.com

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Accommodations are available upon request to support your participation during all stages of the recruitment process.