Ross & McBride LLP is Hamilton’s largest law firm with a rich history of commitment to our clients and our community. We pride ourselves on offering a full-service menu of innovative and intelligent legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions throughout our community and beyond.
Our Business Law Group is currently looking for a full-time, in-office Corporate Assistant, who has experience working in a fast-paced law firm.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum 2 years’ experience as a legal assistant in the area of Corporate Law
· Some experience in Estates work would also be beneficial
· Experience drafting, editing, and formatting corporate (and estate) documents is essential
· Experience drafting annual corporate minutes, is preferred

SKILLS:

· Ability to manage the day-to-day administrative tasks for one lawyer, including managing a calendar, opening files, invoicing, and docketing
· Ability to schedule meetings (including Zoom meetings) and communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and other professionals
· Ability to manage priorities and ensure all deadlines are met
· Ability to multi-task and complete work with great accuracy
· Ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision, take initiative when required, and be efficient with time management
· Strong organizational skills
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, which are necessary to draft correspondence and legal documents
· Use of transcription software for doing dictation is beneficial
· Use of Microsoft programs, including Word and Outlook is essential
· Use of legal software, including ActionStep (formerly Soluno), Filevine, and MinuteBox is beneficial, but not necessary

Please refer the Job description for details