Legal Executive Assistant

Linds & Associates Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-size law firm in downtown Toronto is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to support their employment litigation practice. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role, particularly in litigation, and possess strong skills in Microsoft Office 365. This hybrid position requires 3 days in-office work. Responsibilities include managing client files, providing administrative support, and maintaining high-quality work. Interested candidates should submit their resume.

Qualifications

• 7+ years previous experience as a Legal Assistant, particularly in employment law litigation.
• Strong ability to communicate professionally with clients.
• Skill in managing multiple demands while under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients.
• Manage client file openings.
• Provide administrative support with respect to docketing and billing.
• Assist with document production and court filings.
• Coordinate with process servers and court offices.
• Manage calendar and travel arrangements.
• Ensure high-quality output for all assigned work.

Skills

Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office 365 Suite of applications

Excellent communication skills

Organization skills

Proofreading skills

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Education

Completion of a Law Clerk program from a recognized College

Job description

Legal Executive Assistant

Downtown Toronto
Hybrid work from home - 2 days a week!

Our client, a highly regarded mid size law firm located in the core of downtown Toronto is hiring! They are looking for a bright, energetic Executive Legal Assistant to support its busy employment litigation practice.

This role is for someone who has the ability to take initiative, prioritize, and multitask. For optimal success, the right person must be in the office three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
• Manage client file openings
• Provide administrative support with respect to docketing, billing,
• Assisting with document production (i.e. pleadings, motion records, facta and book of authorities, etc) court filings, scheduling meetings, etc
• Coordinating with process servers and court offices
• Calendar management, travel arrangements
• Produce the highest quality of work and accountable for all work assigned

Requirements

• 7+ years previous experience as a Legal Assistant. Litigation experience in employment law is a must!
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office 365 Suite of applications
• Excellent communication, organization and proofreading skills a must
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Knowledge of the rules of Civil Procedure
• Successful completion of a Law Clerk program from a recognized College
• Handle time pressure and stress of multiple demands

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity kindly forward your resume. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.