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Corporate Legal Assistant - #16774

Corporate Legal Assistant - #16774

Kent LegalVaughan, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$75,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Title : Corporate Legal Assistant (18 month maternity leave contract)

Job # : 16774

Job Type : Full time, permanent

Location : 400 / 407

Salary : $75,000

Remote Flexibility : In Office

Client Profile

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

  • A mid-sized full-service law practice, specializing in making complex legal services more approachable.
  • One of the most prominent full-service law firms.
  • Located in Vaughan.

Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Draft, edit, format, and revise agreements, correspondence, letters, memoranda and other documents;
  • Receive, handle, screen and / or direct incoming calls as directed by lawyers;
  • Facilitate the creation and production of closing books, both paper and e-copies;
  • Open / close / maintain legal files;
  • Perform administrative duties with respect to expense claims, docketing, billing, scanning, and photocopying;
  • Prepare / edit / revise pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents;
  • Manage calendars and reminder systems for lawyers;
  • Coordinate meetings and conferences;
  • Screen, answer, and / or route calls, email, and letters;
  • Work proactively as a positive and productive member of the team;
  • Manage dockets and prepare accounts; and
  • Assist with other administrative needs as necessary.
  • Requirements :

  • Legal Administration and / or Law Clerk Diploma;
  • Minimum of 5 years solid work experience in a corporate legal environment;
  • Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office and legal software);
  • Familiarity with the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA), Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), and other relevant federal and provincial legislation.
  • Knowledge of accounting / docketing systems and document management systems;
  • Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks;
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written);
  • Positive, proactive, even-keeled, team player attitude; and
  • Excellent communication, practice management, and problem-solving skills.
  • HOW TO APPLY :

    Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16774 in the subject line of your email.

    If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

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    Corporate Legal Assistant - #16774 • Vaughan, ON, Canada