Legal Assistant – Creditors’ Rights Law

Kronis, Rotsztain, Margles, Cappel LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Toronto is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for their Creditors’ Rights department. The successful candidate will support associate lawyers with administrative tasks, document preparation, and client communication. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits after three months of employment, in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pleasant working environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively in a team.
• Exceptional computer skills and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Performing administrative duties like opening and closing files.
• Preparing legal documents and filing court documents.
• Drafting correspondence and managing client communications.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Tools

Case Master Pro

ACL

PC Law

Job description

We are currently seeking a reliable, detail-oriented and organized self-starter to join our firm as a full-time Legal Assistant in our Creditors’ Rights department. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to one or two associate lawyers, primarily, but will also be required to support other lawyers in the department, as required.

Responsibilities Include :

• Performing a full range of administrative and general office duties (i.e. opening and closing files, updating client databases, etc.)
• Preparing and assembling legal documents according to general instructions and / or precedents (i.e. affidavits, motion records, etc.)
• Service and filing of court documents through court portals or as otherwise required
• Processing incoming correspondence and drafting outgoing correspondence
• Verbal and written communication with lawyer, opposing counsel, agents and clients for various reasons
• Drafting accounts, processing payments, preparing judgement balance calculations and preparing reports
• Working with various programs (including Case Master Pro, ACL, PC Law and various client systems)
• Providing coverage of work duties for other department team members, when required
• Other duties and special projects as may be assigned

Qualifications :

• One to two years of relevant experience preferred
• Relevant degree or diploma that has been successfully completed
• Ability to take direction, set priorities and work effectively, individually and as part of a team
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, conscientious, accurate and organized
• Exceptional computer skills (i.e. strong proficiency in Microsoft Office)
• Reliable, with an excellent attendance history

A satisfactory criminal records check will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment.

This role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package effective after three months of employment and the opportunity to work in a pleasant environment with a great team. This position is to commence as soon as possible after the selected candidate has been hired.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please forward your cover letter, resume and unofficial school transcript, in confidence, to [e-mail]. Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line. For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.krmc-law.com.

We thank all applicants, however, only those with the above stated qualifications who are selected for a telephone interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

KRMC encourages applications from diverse, qualified candidates and is committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Requests for accommodation during the recruitment process may be made by contacting Human Resources at 416-225-8750.

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