Legal Assistant

Clyde & Co Canada LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work flexibility

Generous paid time off

Referral rewards

Mentorship & growth

Wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Clyde & Co Canada LLP in Toronto is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for a permanent full-time role with a hybrid schedule (min. 2 days onsite).

You will support lawyers and partners in commercial insurance coverage and civil litigation, handling calendars, filings, client files, and related duties. The position requires a Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate and 5–10 years of relevant experience, with strong English grammar and proofreading skills, and proficiency in Caselines and MS

Qualifikationen

• Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate from a Community College or the equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally in commercial insurance coverage and civil litigation.
• Impeccable English grammar with excellent verbal/written communication and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Ability to file court documents on the Ontario portal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & Office Suite; Caselines experience.

Aufgaben

• Managing lawyers’ calendars by scheduling appointments, court appearances and litigation deadlines.
• Preparing standard litigation proceedings, first drafts of pleadings, orders and other court documents.
• Opening/closing files, filing and organizing case files.
• Managing client files and correspondence; handling calls and emails.
• Coordinating meetings between lawyers and clients and organizing travel when needed.
• Entering data for billing and time entries; supporting conflict searches.

Kenntnisse

English grammar

Proofreading

Calendar management

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Ausbildung

Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Office Suite

Caselines

Jobbeschreibung

The Role

This is a non-exempt/overtime-eligible, permanent full-time position with a hybrid work mode consisting of minimum 2 days per week onsite at the Toronto office. The legal assistant will be supporting a team of lawyers and/or partners whose practice areas include commercial insurance coverage and civil litigation. In this role, the assistant will be involved in a variety of tasks, including the preparation of letters and proceedings, the organization of client and lawyer files, managing lawyers’ calendars and their client contact lists along with some administrative duties, amongst others.

Responsibilities

• Managing lawyers’ calendars by scheduling appointments, court appearances and litigation deadlines
• Following-up with lawyers to ensure deadlines are met
• Preparing standard litigation proceedings, first drafts of various pleadings, orders and other court documents
• Compiling motion records, briefs and all
• Transcribing letters and dictated proceedings
• Typing and editing correspondence and documents
• Reviewing documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and correct grammatical usage
• Opening/closing files, filing (both paper and electronic), tracking and organizing case files
• Preparing client files (correspondence, supporting documents, etc.)
• Managing phone calls, email and other correspondence
• Organizing and coordinating meetings between lawyers and clients
• Assisting in the scheduling of examinations for discovery
• Handling certain invoicing procedures
• Organizing business travel for lawyers if needed, arranging meetings, etc.
• Providing support to other people in the office or from different departments as necessary
• Entering data in multiple systems as for instance for billing and time entries
• Carrying out or providing support for conflict of interest searches as needed
• Carrying out other general administrative tasks as required by the firm

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate from a Community College or the equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally in the field of commercial insurance coverage and civil litigation
• Impeccable English grammar with excellent verbal/written communication and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
• Ability to file court documents on the Ontario portal
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook & Office Suite, as well as of other systems used in a law firm
• Working knowledge of Caselines
• Ability to handle dictations efficiently
• Handling and prioritizing workload while working under pressure of tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and proactive case management
• Excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities
• Behaving in a professional manner with lawyers, clients and other team members at all levels
• Team-spirit, strong sense of collaboration and positive, "can-do" attitude

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Work Flexibility - Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work
• Generous Paid Time Off - Generous paid time off, holidays, plus an annual "wellbeing" day
• Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team
• Mentorship & Career Growth - Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support
• Engaging Culture - Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities
• Inclusive Parental Leave - Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood
• Wellbeing Benefits - $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Robust Disability Coverage - Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability plans
• Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves.

We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other.

Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth.

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