Executive Legal Assistant

Cartel Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Executive Legal Assistant to support high-level executives. The ideal candidate will manage calendars, assist in document preparation, file court documents, and liaise professionally with clients and courts. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary starting at $60K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience providing assistance to a high-level executive.
• Well versed with the Rules of Civil Procedure and court filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal and professional calendars and email accounts.
• Assist in preparing and proofreading documents and correspondence.
• File court documents and manage personal/professional travel.
• Liaise with lawyers, clients, and courts professionally.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organization skills

Flawless attention to detail

Solid interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Job description

Job Description

Executive Legal Assistant

Salary : $60K+

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Managing Principal and a junior Associate
• Managing personal and professional calendars and email accounts
• Assisting in preparing, producing, and proofreading documents and correspondence
• Filing court documents
• Arranging and managing personal and professional travel
• Assisting with docketing, billing, invoices, and expenses
• Assisting with collection of client outstanding receivables
• Opening, closing, and maintaining files
• Liaising professionally with lawyers, clients, courts, and process servers
• Coordinating couriers and deliveries
• Maintaining general office organization
• Assisting with training of new support staff hires

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in providing assistance to a high-level executive
• Well versed with the Rules of Civil Procedure and court filing systems
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong organization skills
• Flawless attention to detail is a must
• Solid interpersonal and team player skills
• The ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment

Tagged as : Executive Assistant, Legal Assistant