LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (LAA)

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – FLOATER RESOURCE TEAM

If you're looking for a challenge and a chance to grow your career alongside the best and brightest in the industry, you'll find it here. We are currently seeking a junior or intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Floater Resource Team. The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant and team-oriented group of people. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a Canadian law firm, be energetic, flexible, highly motivated and driven to succeed.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Providing assistance to lawyers during periods of vacation and other absences of legal assistants
Liaising with other legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients regarding file progress
Drafting and transcribing legal documents, basic pleadings and correspondence
Fielding client inquiries
Managing bring-forward system for tasks and appointments
Organizing meetings and scheduling discoveries, trials, and other court dates
Preparing application records
Keeping paper and electronic files up-to-date
Preparing monthly accounts
Conducting searches
Providing overflow assistance and other various general administrative duties
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program (or willingness to complete in near future)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
Excellent technical skills including Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel
Strong spelling, grammar and proofreading skills
Keyboarding at a minimum or 60wpm
A good understanding of civil litigation rules and procedures
Experience with maintaining an effective file management and bring forward system
Ability, flexibility and openness to providing interim coverage in all practice areas of the Firm
WHAT YOU BRING

Commitment to providing first-rate level of knowledge and prompt quality service to clients and
internal stakeholders

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively and respond
appropriately

Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail to produce high quality and
accurate work

Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member in a team
environment

Solid decision making and problem-solving skills coupled with a willingness to learn and to adapt
to changing demands

A high level of initiative and resourcefulness
Ability to prioritize tasks by deadline, work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of
work in a fast-paced environment

Professional, positive and can-do attitude
WHAT WE OFFER

Our people are the heart of our firm – we say it often and with good reason. It is only through our people’s

skills, ambition, dedication and hard work that we can deliver the excellent level of client service our

reputation is built upon. While our expectations are high – so are our rewards. Our generous competitive

compensation package is just one component of our total rewards package.

The salary range for this role is $63,000 - $66,000 annually.

Actual compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant education, experience and qualifications.

Compensation + Benefits

Competitive salary with structured annual reviews
Extended health and dental coverage
Group RRSP plan with matched contributions
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
-Short- and long-term disability insurance

Employee and family assistance program
Maternity/Parental leave top up plan
Paid or banked overtime
Vacation time, sick time and personal time allotment
Work Perks

Firm social events
Casual day every Friday and Dress for Your Day dress code
Continuing education/tuition allowance
Group RRSP plan with matched contributions
Dog friendly office
Work / Life Integration

Robust health and wellness program annual subsidy
Sports teams
Recognition of service milestones
Personal days to help balance outside commitments
WHO WE ARE + HOW WE WORK

We are a dynamic and diverse group of highly skilled people working together to deliver excellent service to our clients. When you join our firm, you join a culture of excellence, collaboration, camaraderie and respect. We’re a great place to grow your career. Our core values focus on developing a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that encourages and supports differences and promotes innovative perspectives. We are committed to maintaining and expanding the diversity of our firm’s lawyers and staff and creating an inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish.

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