Legal Assistant - Corporate Commercial

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

Preparing, drafting and revising correspondence, various agreements and other documentation relating to securities, mergers & acquisitions and corporate transactions. Practice management : takes initiative on establishing effective filing and organization systems. Preparing dockets and accounts for approval and managing pre-bills, with a strong working proficiency with all accounting and billing procedures. Taking instructions, prioritizing incoming work, following through on assignments and managing ongoing tasks. Ability to communicate in a professional, efficient manner with clients and external contacts as well as internally throughout the firm Opening and closing files. Undertaking additional responsibilities as required within the share and team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized college preferred. 8 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a corporate environment, preferably with law firm experience. Strong attention to detail and technical skills, with the ability to work on large complex agreements. Ability to communicate in a professional, efficient manner with clients and external contacts as well as internally throughout the firm. Highly organized, team player with the ability to work under pressure, deal with changing priorities and meet strict deadlines. Excellent proficiency with MS Office Suite. Ability to handle more than one professional and to undertake additional responsibilities as required within the share and team. Knowledge of Expert Time and IManage. Interested candidates should apply in confidence. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Click to Apply