Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Provide administrative and document-related support to principals
- Prepare client correspondence as required by the principal/practice group
- Prepare initial drafts of routine documents based on precedents
- Update contact names and addresses in client databases
- Coordinate client meetings and schedule boardrooms
- Handle and review all incoming mail and other communications
- Respond promptly to requests and collaborate with other departments
- Provide backup support when other Legal Assistants are absent
- Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries
- Partner with principals to ensure timely billing and review outstanding WIP
- Prepare engagement letters and coordinate new file openings
Requirements
- Legal Assistant diploma or post-secondary degree/diploma in Office Administration is required
- 4 years related experience, preferably within a legal professional services firm
- Strong knowledge of business legal terms, documents and procedures
- Proficient in MS Office product suite
- Strong client service orientation
- Excellent communication (verbal and written with bilingual proficiency) and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, efficient and organized
- Proactive and takes initiative
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model with 4 days in the office per week
- Cross training for new hires
- Professional development opportunities