Legal Assistant

Strategy Recruitment Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in Toronto is seeking a candidate to provide administrative support to a Lawyer, ensuring effective case management. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 3-4+ years of experience, and familiarity with legal protocols. Responsibilities include client communication, documentation preparation, and litigation support. This is a full-time position at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
• Litigation experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Lawyer.
• Handle communication with clients on a daily basis.
• Locate and develop case-relevant information.
• Prepare appropriate documentation pertaining to files.
• Support with litigation preparation.
• Calendar management.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth running of the office and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of the Lawyer.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Lawyer
• Handle communication with clients on a daily basis
• Locate and develop case-relevant information
• Prepare appropriate documentation pertaining to files
• Support with litigation preparation
• Calendar management

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-4 + years of experience is required
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
• Litigation experience is required
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task
• Solid communication skills; written and verbal

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting