Legal Assistant

ADP Customer Demo Account; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Toronto is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide overall support to attorneys' business needs. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, assisting in drafting documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have experience in a legal field and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a paralegal or in another legal field.
• Familiarity with legal research.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deadline- and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support legal proceedings.
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents.
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Record and store client information.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Prioritize and multitask

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support legal proceedings
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Record and store client information

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a paralegal or in another legal field
• Familiarity with legal research
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline- and detail-oriented