Legal Assistant - Floater

Linds & Associates Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Linds & Associates Ltd., a downtown Toronto law firm, seeks a Corporate or Real Estate Legal Assistant - Floater for hybrid work. The role provides coverage for other legal assistants and supports assigned lawyers with drafting, revising and proofreading documents.

Responsibilities include time entry, client billing, new client intake, conflicts checks, scheduling travel and meetings, and calendar updates. Strong organization and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a legal assistant in corporate or real estate.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coverage for Legal Assistants when out of the office.
• Supporting assigned lawyers, clerks or legal assistants with preparing, revising and proofreading legal documents.
• Time entry and client billing.
• Preparation and submission of new client business intake and conflicts checks.
• Schedule travel, appointments and meetings.
• Update attorneys' calendars and contact lists.
• Assist with LA overflow work.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactive

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Legal Assistant - Floater
Toronto, ON

Hybrid Work Model!

Our client, a top tier law firm located in downtown Toronto is hiring! They are seeking a Corporate or Real Estate Legal Assistant - Floater for its downtown Toronto office.

Key Responsibilities

• Coverage for Legal Assistants when out of the office
• Supporting assigned lawyers, clerks or legal assistants with preparing, revising and proofreading legal documents
• Time entry and client billing
• Preparation and submission of new client business intake and conflicts checks
• Schedule travel, appointments and meetings
• Update attorneys' calendars and contact lists
• Assist with LA overflow work

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of 4 years of experience as a legal assistant in either a corporate or real estate practice. They must also be flexible, proactive, have excellent organizational and communication skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential.