Bookkeeper

Vaco by Highspring; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Toronto is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support. The role requires fluency in both English and French, strong organizational skills, and the ability to draft and format legal documents effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in a similar role, demonstrating professionalism and strong client-service capabilities. Additional responsibilities include managing files and client communication while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Legal Assistant or similar legal support role.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication style and strong client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and meetings.
• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents according to procedures.
• Open and maintain client files, both electronic and physical.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Document production

Proofreading skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

• Provide administrative and legal support
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence and documentation
• Manage calendars, deadlines, meetings, and scheduled commitments
• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents in accordance with applicable procedures
• Open, maintain, and close client files (electronic and physical)
• Communicate with clients, and internal stakeholders in English and French
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgement
• Perform additional administrative duties as required

About You

• Fluency in English and French, written and spoken
• Prior experience in a Legal Assistant or similar legal support role
• Strong document production, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Professional communication style and strong client-service mindset

EEO Statement

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training
• licensure and certification requirements
• office location and other geographic considerations
• other business and organizational needs

Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).