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Legal Assistant and Office AdminArlyn Recruiting • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Legal Assistant and Office Admin

Legal Assistant and Office Admin

Arlyn Recruiting • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Our client a well-regarded business law firm in Toronto is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a small group of securities lawyers on a temporary 8-12 week contract with the potential for extention. The firm is known for providing practical business-focused legal advice across corporate securities and transactional matters including public and private financings M&A transactions and ongoing regulatory compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate legal assistant who thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment and enjoys being integral to the success of a busy legal practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to up to three lawyers ensuring timely execution of legal and business priorities
  • Manage daily docketing time entry billing and client invoicing
  • Maintain and reconcile trust ledgers and assist with trust transactions and disbursement reporting
  • Draft format and proofread legal documents and correspondence
  • Manage calendars schedule meetings and filings and track key deadlines
  • Organize and maintain electronic document management systems in compliance with firm and Law Society of Ontario standards
  • Coordinate with internal teams clients and external counsel to support file progression
  • Oversee client intake and new matter setup including conflict checks engagement documentation and KYC/AML requirements
  • Prepare and file corporate documents under the OBCA and CBCA including incorporations amendments and annual filings
  • Maintain corporate records including minute books share registers and director/officer records
  • Support accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable HST tracking expense reports and coordination with external accountants
  • Assist with transaction closings including preparation of closing agendas checklists and closing binders (physical and electronic) and management of post-closing deliverables
Type: Temporary 8-week contract (with potential for extension)
Reporting to: Managing Partner

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Legal Assistant Legal Office Administration Law Clerk or a related program from a recognized Canadian institution
  • Additional coursework in legal accounting trust accounting or corporate procedures is considered an asset

Skills & Experience

  • Proficiency with practice management software (e.g. Clio) for docketing billing and trust accounting
  • Strong Microsoft 365 skills (Word Outlook Excel Teams) including advanced formatting and document management
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple calendars deadlines and competing priorities
  • Solid understanding of corporate legal procedures law office protocols and confidentiality standards
  • High attention to detail strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure during peak periods (e.g. month-end deal closings)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client-service mindset
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment

About Arlyn Recruiting and How to Apply

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