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FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT
As a Family Law Legal Assistant you will be supporting 2 lawyers/partners of a large downtown firm.
DUTIES · To operate as a hands-on professional, assisting 2 senior partners with their agendas and work schedules. · As a function of support, you will provide assistance in areas of research, client development and support · You will produce results while working within strict timelines
REQUIREMENTS · Minimum of 3 years experience as a Family Law Legal Assistant · Exceptional MS Office skills, as well as legal software experience · A Legal Certificate from a recognized school is required · Must have a comprehensive knowledge of litigation practices. · Able to work under pressure and determine priorities · Exceptional organizational skills required, in order to meet specific time frames and deadlines · Must be goal-orientated, self motivated and a team player
This position requires an independent and self motivated individual, since there is frequently little supervision (past training period) |
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LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR
Will report to the Legal Council of regulatory board within the construction industry.· This position will provide administrative support while contributing to corporate objectives.· Will compose letters and presentations of a complex and confidential nature · Prepares/composes/translates letters, prepares/maintains reports, reads mail and highlights action or important items, and attaches relevant files or information for legal council and legal department · Prepares agendas, meetings, appointments and memoranda for department, ensuring each detail to be meticulously executed · Prepares and maintains files, records, reports, budgets which may contain confidential information. · Provides information to department managers, and senior level executives in accordance with company’s policies and procedures and handles confidential messages and correspondences. · Handles travel and other arrangements for legal department Process and manages expenses related to same. · Orders and maintains inventory of department supplies · May organize special departmental activities or may act as a key resource in projects related to administrative issues. · Identify and report possible weaknesses, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. REQUIREMENTS· Legal Administration degree or diploma· Minimum 5 years in a senior legal administrative capacity· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other software· General business practices and terminology· Excellent written and oral communication skills |
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SENIOR CORPORATE COMMERCIAL LEGAL ASSISTANT
Our client has an opening for a Senior level Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant. The incumbent will work under the direction of a Senior Corporate Commercial Paralegal.
DUTIES INCLUDE · Producing quality legal documentation within the designated area of expertise · Work independently on commercial real estate and commercial financing transactions
The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 2 years experience in commercial real estate.
QUALIFICATIONS · Must have an aptitude for details with a results oriented approach to their files · Excellent communication skills, both written and oral · Must have post secondary legal courses with a related degree of diploma
This opportunity will be given to a candidate with minimum 3 years of commercial real estate and/or conveyance experience
Excellent growth potential in this high profile Toronto firm |
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CIVIL LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT TORONTO MONTREAL CALGARY VANCOUVER
Our client is a prestigious law firm, with offices in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver, and is currently seeking an experienced civil litigation legal assistant to join their team.
DUTIES INCLUDE, but are not limited to · Scheduling appointments/meetings; maintaining Outlook calendar, file and diary system · Assisting clients and resolving inquiries; excellent and professional communication skills required · Preparing documents, letters, briefs and other legal correspondence · Digital dictation · Reviewing and controlling incoming and outgoing correspondence · Performing clerical, administrative, general office and other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS · Highly organized and able to prioritize a busy desk; efficient; pays attention to detail · Self-motivated; able to respond to everyday tasks with little supervision · Ability to multi-task and handle a fast paced work environment; flexible; strong team player with positive work ethic · Articulate with excellent writing/word processing skills · Individual must display excellent interpersonal skills, with the discretion required to work with confidential files · Must be highly service oriented
· Legal Assistant certificate diploma and preferably 3-5 years civil litigation experience · Proficient in Microsoft Office XP, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and familiarity with Power Point |
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EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for Toronto Law firm
Our client is one of Canada's leading business law firms with over 500 lawyers in five offices across Canada. Their prestigious downtown Toronto location is currently seeking an Executive/Administrative Assistant to support the Administrative Services Department.
Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing a variety of administrative and document generation/revision technical support functions for one or more individuals, as well as for a team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking for challenging work and responsibility, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced, vibrant environment. This individual must be a customer service oriented and resourceful professional.
Skills/Knowledge Experience Required: · A minimum of 4 years’ experience as an administrative assistant (legal experience an asset) · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Excellent inter-personal and customer service skills · Must enjoy working in a team environment · Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment and adapt to changing priorities · Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills · Diplomacy and discretion · Accuracy in grammar, spelling, proof-reading and punctuation · Proven above-average technical skills, including Microsoft Office skills (Word 2003, PowerPoint, Outlook & Excel)
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LEGAL POSITIONS Details of positions listed below
Family Law Legal Assistant Legal Administrator Senior Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant Civil Litigation Legal Assistant Executive Administrative Assistant—Law Firm |
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Please submit your resume (in Word format) as an attachment, with the title of the position in the subject line to resumes@worthpersonnel.com. We ask you to provide your salary expectations in the body of your email.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however are only able to reply to those qualified for the opportunity. |