Legal Assistant, Support

Goodmans LLP is internationally recognized as one of Canada’s leading and most innovative law firms. We offer market leading expertise in M&A, corporate, securities and finance, private equity, real estate, tax, restructuring, litigation and other business-related specialties.

What makes Goodmans a great place to work? It starts with our people. Knowing you are part of a team that will ensure you feel valued, connected and supported. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and engaging culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, then this is the place for you. Join us and put yourself in good company!

We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our onsite Legal Assistant Support team. In this role, you will work alongside our legal assistants by providing administrative and clerical support across a variety of practice areas. As a member of the team, you will gain valuable experience in practice management, document production and other core legal administrative functions.

The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a proactive and self-motivated approach, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and build a solid foundation in legal administration within a collaborative and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Legal Assistants with accurate, timely administrative work
• Prepare, format, edit and manage legal and business documents, including agreements, correspondence, memoranda, presentations, organizational charts, and practice-specific materials
• Proofread documents against originals and prepare document comparisons (blacklines), for accuracy and consistency
• Enter dockets, prepare cheque requisitions, and process payments as required
• Schedule appointments and prepare meetings materials
• Coordinate conference calls, virtual meetings, and related materials
• Coordinate client meetings including room booking, catering, audio-visual equipment, and other logistics as needed
• Maintain client confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Draft routine client correspondence and maintain practice-specific databases and records
• Provide backup support to Legal Assistants during absences and peak workload periods
• Perform other relevant duties and projects, as assigned

Requirements:

• Enroled in or completed a post-secondary program in Legal Administration or equivalent
• Experience in law firm or professional services environment is an asset
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Client-service mindset with the ability to anticipate and respond to needs
• Self-motivated team player who can work collaboratively as well as independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality

We Offer:

We’re proud to offer a workplace that’s both supportive and rewarding. When you join our team, you can look forward to:

• Competitive compensation that recognizes the value you bring to our team. For this role, the anticipated annual salary range is $48,000 - $55,000, commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications;
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, retirement savings, vacation and additional perks; and
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities to support with your growth and career goals.

This opportunity is in respect of an existing vacancy. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of our recruitment efforts. Final hiring decisions are made by the Human Resources team in collaboration with the relevant manager.

Goodmans LLP is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives. Goodmans LLP invites applications from all qualified candidates. For applicants with disabilities requiring accommodation at any point in the recruitment process, please contact HR@goodmans.ca.