Resource Assistant

Bennett Jones; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett Jones is recruiting for a Resource Assistant in Toronto. This role requires a minimum of 1 year’s experience as a legal assistant in litigation or corporate law. Responsibilities include drafting documents, managing calendars, and filing court documents. Candidates should possess strong computer skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary of $50,000-$60,000 per annum. Applications should be sent to Human Resources at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience as a legal assistant in litigation and/or corporate law.
• Solid computer and typing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal and general materials.
• Preparation, filing and serving of court documents.
• Managing calendars and coordinating meetings.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Proofreading skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Post-secondary education in legal administration

Tools

Legal-specific technical programs

Job description

Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 25 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:

Resource Assistant

Essential Functions

• Provide backup coverage in the absence of other assistants and overflow work, including but not limited to:
  • Accurately drafting, proofreading, and formatting various legal and general materials including documents, spreadsheets, reports, memos, presentations, forms, and other items
  • Preparation, filing and serving of court documents
  • Administrative duties as required such as managing calendars, coordinating meetings, filing and making travel arrangements
  • Developing and maintaining filing system and filing documents on iManage (DMS)
  • Thorough understanding of billing process including opening/closing client files, entering dockets, preparing expense reports and preparing client accounts on a monthly basis
  • Establishing positive working relations with both internal and external contacts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience as a legal assistant in litigation and/or corporate law
• Post-secondary education in legal administration or equivalent
• Solid computer and typing skills: proficiency in the MS Office environment, document management programs and other legal-specific technical programs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Impeccable proofreading, grammar skills and attention to detail
• Service oriented, adaptable, and works well in a team environment
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to deal with clients and all levels of staff
• Ability to work in a team environment

Additional Details

• Compensation: $50,000-$60,000 per annum
• Vacancy: This position is for an existing vacancy

Apply To

Human Resources

Bennett Jones Services Limited Partnership

3400 One First Canadian Place

P.O. Box 130

Toronto, ON M5X 1A4

E-mail: [e-mail]