Legal Assistant, Corporate

Essential Functions:

• Accurately proofreading, formatting, drafting and assisting with various legal and general materials, including documents, spreadsheets, reports, memos, presentations, forms and other items, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with legal processes.
• File maintenance including opening and closing files, completing "Know Your Client" forms, maintaining file lists.
• Practice management including managing calendars, coordinating meetings and preparing expenses.
• Entering dockets, billings, preparation of invoices and account letters.
• Preparing cheque requisitions and trust deposits/withdrawals.
• Keeping client contact information up to date.
• Liaising with lawyers, clients, external agencies and other stakeholders on various matters.

Qualifications:

• Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution required.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a law firm environment supporting a busy corporate practice.
• Understanding of procedures and terminology for corporate transactions.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
• Ability to handle confidential and non-routine information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent proofreading and grammar skills.
• Strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills.

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