Legal Assistant

Whitelaw Twining; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in Toronto seeks a skilled Legal Administrative Assistant to support its litigation team. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you will prepare legal documents, interact with clients, and manage administrative tasks. As part of a supportive team, you will have opportunities for professional growth and development. The firm values collaboration and empowers its employees to make a positive impact in their careers. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a collegial atmosphere.

Benefits

Wellness allowance for fitness expenses

Annual education/tuition allowance

Flexible health and dental coverage

Long term disability insurance

Personal days

Employee assistance program

Monetary incentive for employee referrals

Casual dress code on Fridays

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program required.
• 3-5+ years of experience in litigation practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft correspondence and legal documents.
• Interact with clients and set appointments.
• Delegate tasks to junior Legal Administrative Assistants.

Skills

Legal Administrative Assistance

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Drafting Documents

Client Interaction

Multi-tasking

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Program

Job description

Why join us?

Whitelaw Twining is a highly successful multi-disciplinary firm with a focus on litigation and with offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto providing a full-range of legal expertise. In 2022, we increased the opportunities for our firm and our staff by joining the DWF Group, a global provider of integrated legal and business services.

We are an innovative, passionate team, promoting a professional, supportive and engaging environment to our team members. Since the beginning, we’ve pushed beyond standard litigation to find progressive, creative solutions for our clients.

Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its professional work environment that encourages team and social interaction between staff and lawyers. We believe that people work best in a collegial atmosphere where they are empowered to build their careers and make a positive contribution to our work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft various correspondence and documents
• Draft standard letters, documents briefs, and pleadings
• Set trials, discoveries, etc. and prepare required documentation
• Interact with clients by phone and in person
• Set appointments for clients
• Maintain filing system including a bring-forward system
• Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail
• Delegate tasks to junior level Legal Administrative Assistant on the team
• Perform other related duties as required

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program
• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a litigation practice
• Excellent English oral and written skills
• Professional manner in communication with clients
• Strong administration and organization skills
• Able to draft standard correspondence and documents with minimal supervision
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work
• Litigation experience preferred

What we offer

Benefits & Perks: We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our benefits include:

•a wellness allowance for fitness expenses;

•an annual education/tuition allowance;

•flexible health and dental coverage;

•long term disability insurance;

•personal days to help balance outside commitments;

•employee assistance program;

•monetary incentive for employee referrals;

•casual day every Friday

Our firm benefits include Extended Health benefit, Dental coverage, LTD, DI, wellbeing allowance, casual dress code, early finish ahead of statutory holidays and more.

About us

Whitelaw Twining is part of a global legal and business services firm DWF, with over 4,000 employees worldwide. In Canada we have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria. We focus on insurance, commercial litigation, construction, bodily injury, and alternative dispute resolution.

Despite our global reach, we maintain a close-knit, supportive work environment. We are committed to mentoring and professional development, empowering our team members to grow their careers and contribute positively to both the firm and the community.

Background and Reference Checks:

Offers of employment may be conditional upon reference checks, criminal record checks, and educational verification.