Our client in the Legal Industry is looking for an experienced Executive Legal Assistant to support their dynamic & collaborative practice.

This is for a current opening.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence
• Manage case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and organized
• Stakeholder management with regard to internal staff, court officials, and external clients
• Calendar management, along with meeting and project coordination
• Assist in preparing legal materials and documents for trial
• General administration for internal databases and electronic filing systems, ensuring data accuracy and easy retrieval
• Conduct conflict of interest checks
• Stay up to date with laws, regulations, and court rules relevant to our client's practice areas
• Providing backup support when other legal assistants are absent or assistants who require additional support due to upcoming deadlines
• Conduct research to support lawyers' case strategies and arguments
• Ad hoc duties and projects as required

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in litigation
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively within a dynamic team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.

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