Legal Assistant, Corporate

Bennett Jones LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier law firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Toronto office. The role entails proofreading and drafting legal documents, managing client files, and maintaining calendars. Candidates should possess excellent Microsoft Office skills and a certification from an accredited Legal Assistant program, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The firm is committed to providing equal opportunities and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Professionalism and discretion required.

Responsibilities

• Proofreading, formatting, and drafting legal documents.
• Managing client files and keeping track of schedules.
• Preparing expense reports and client accounts.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Exceptional proofreading

Strong attention to detail

Superior organizational skills

Ability to juggle multiple priorities

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

Certification from an accredited Legal Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 24 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, and offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and New York, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.

We are currently recruiting for the following role in our Toronto office:

Legal Assistant, Corporate

Essential Functions

• Accurately proofreading, formatting, drafting and assisting with various legal and general materials, including : documents, reports, memos, presentations, forms and other items, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with legal processes; checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar, etc.
• Aderant : opening / closing client files including completing "Know Your Client" forms, entering dockets, preparing expense reports, and preparing client accounts on a monthly basis
• Maintaining Outlook calendars : scheduling meetings, conference calls, travels, and conferences
• Keeping file lists up to date and taking the initiative to send files to storage once completed

Qualifications

• Certification from an accredited Legal Assistant program with at least 5 years of experience
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work well under pressure
• Ability to handle confidential and non-routine information, with discretion and professionalism
• Exceptional proofreading, grammar and research skills
• Strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills

Apply To

Human Resources

3400 One First Canadian Place

P.O. Box 130

Toronto, ON M5X 1A4

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory verification of a Canadian criminal record check. Determination of the factors that constitute satisfactory verification is within the sole discretion of Bennett Jones.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Bennett Jones is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.