CLIENT PROFILE

Our client, a top-tier Toronto law firm is currently looking for a Corporate Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Canadian law firm specializing exclusively with tax matters.
• Recognized as one of the Top Tax Law Boutiques for 2023-24 by Canadian Lawyer.
• Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ years of experience in corporate law;
• Successful completion of Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma program;
• Tax/Corporate experience is considered an asset but not required
• Proficient with MS Office, DocuSign, documents management systems, MinuteBox, experience with Aderant accounting system an asset;
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion; and
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills.

• Prepare, draft, and transcribe correspondence and legal documents;
• Communicate with clients by phone and via email;
• Prepare engagement letters;
• Manage calendars, schedule web meetings and co-ordinate appointments as required;
• Organize, open, and maintain client files, close files for storage;
• Responsible for daily correspondence, document preparation, drafting and filing court documents;
• Prepare closing books of documents;
• Manage electronic organization of all correspondence documents in document management system;
• Prepare internal and external communications including letters, emails and memos;
• Prepare and deliver monthly invoices to clients and following up on outstanding accounts;
• Posting of dockets;
• Physical and electronic file preparation and management; and
• Additional administrative duties as assigned.