Legal Assistant (Family Law)

Thomson Rogers; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomson Rogers LLP is looking for a Legal Assistant to join its Family Law Group. As a key member of a dynamic team of lawyers, you will provide essential administrative support, including scheduling, document preparation, and client communication. This position offers a hybrid work model after the probation period, competitive salary, and employer-paid benefits, allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Employer-paid benefits coverage

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of family law litigation experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of Family Law rules and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Open and close files accurately and timely.
• Schedule appointments and manage lawyers' calendars.
• Draft and prepare routine correspondence and documents.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kofax PDF

iManage

Zoom

Soluno

Job description

Thomson Rogers LLP is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Family Law Group.

About Us:

The Family Law group at Thomson Rogers LLP is a thriving dynamic team of 8 lawyers that is well-known in the legal community.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Open files with accurate information
• Communicate regularly with lawyers, staff, and clients
• Scheduling lawyers’ calendar with appointments, mediations, discoveries, pre-trials, trials, motions, zoom meetings, etc.
• Screening potential new clients for accurate background information and potential conflicts
• Completing dictations in a timely manner
• Drafting, preparing, and revising routine correspondence and documents
• Assist in preparation of briefs and records for mediations, trials, hearings, and motions
• Monitor deadlines, diarize reminders, and assist lawyers in preparing to file timely responses per deadlines
• Fax, mail, scan, photocopy, and save documents electronically to document management system
• Closing files
• Additional administrative duties as required

Experience:

• 1-3 years of family law litigation experience is required
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Family Law rules and procedures
• Team player attitude with excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience with hyperlinking, and bookmarking
• Ability to prioritize various tasks, work in a fast-paced environment, and take initiative
• Experience with Microsoft office products (Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel), Kofax PDF, iManage, Zoom, and Soluno considered an asset

Administrative Items:

• Paid time off
• Employer-paid benefits coverage
• Hybrid work model after probation period

How To Apply:

We invite all candidates to submit their resume to Alison Russell , HR Specialist.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Thomson Rogers LLP
390 Bay Street, Suite 3100
Toronto, ON
M5H 1W2
trlaw.com