LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (LAA)

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Health Law and Insurance Law LAA

If you're looking for a challenge and a chance to grow your career alongside the best and brightest in the industry, you'll find it here. We are currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant and team-oriented group of people. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Canadian law firm with Civil Litigation experience, be energetic, flexible, highly motivated and driven to succeed.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

1. Providing assistance to lawyers
2. Liaising with other legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients regarding file progress
3. Drafting and transcribing legal documents, basic pleadings and correspondence
4. Fielding client inquiries
5. Managing bring-forward system for tasks and appointments
6. Organizing meetings and scheduling discoveries, trials, and other court dates
7. Preparing application records
8. Keeping paper and electronic files up-to-date
9. Preparing monthly accounts
10. Conducting searches
11. Providing overflow assistance and other various general administrative duties

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant with Civil Litigation experience
3. Excellent technical skills including Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel
4. Strong spelling, grammar and proofreading skills
5. Keyboarding at a minimum of 60wpm
6. A good understanding of civil litigation rules and procedures
7. Experience with maintaining an effective file management and bring forward system

WHAT YOU BRING

1. Commitment to providing first-rate level of knowledge and prompt quality service to clients and internal stakeholders
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively and respond appropriately
3. Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail to produce high quality and accurate work
4. Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member in a team environment
5. Solid decision making and problem-solving skills coupled with a willingness to learn and to adapt to changing demands
6. A high level of initiative and resourcefulness
7. Ability to prioritize tasks by deadline, work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
8. Professional, positive and can-do attitude

WHAT WE OFFER

Our people are the heart of our firm – we say it often and with good reason. It is only through our people’s skills, ambition, dedication and hard work that we can deliver the excellent level of client service our reputation is built upon. While our expectations are high – so are our rewards. Our generous competitive compensation package is just one component of our total rewards package.

The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000 annually. Actual compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant education, experience and qualifications.

Compensation + Benefits

1. Competitive salary with structured annual reviews
2. Extended health and dental coverage
3. Group RRSP plan with matched contributions
4. Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
5. Short- and long-term disability insurance
6. Employee and family assistance program
7. Maternity/Parental leave top up plan
8. Paid or banked overtime
9. Vacation time, sick time and personal time allotment

Work Perks

1. Firm social events
2. Casual day every Friday and Dress for Your Day dress code
3. Continuing education/tuition allowance
4. Dog friendly office

Work / Life Integration

1. Robust health and wellness program annual subsidy
2. Sports teams
3. Recognition of service milestones
4. Personal days to help balance outside commitments

WHO WE ARE + HOW WE WORK

We are a dynamic and diverse group of highly skilled people working together to deliver excellent service to our clients. When you join our firm, you join a culture of excellence, collaboration, camaraderie and respect. We’re a great place to grow your career. Our core values focus on developing a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that encourages and supports differences and promotes innovative perspectives. We are committed to maintaining and expanding the diversity of our firm’s lawyers and staff and creating an inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish.