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Legal Assistant
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$40,000 to $60,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $40,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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An established and busy downtown law practice is seeking a Legal Assistant / Law Clerk to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is beginning their legal career and looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional legal environment.
The successful candidate will provide administrative and clerical support to lawyers and legal staff while assisting with the day-to-day operations of the practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the legal field, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and clerical support to lawyers and legal professionals
- Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
- Assist with document management, filing, and maintaining client records
- Organize and manage legal files, both electronic and physical
- Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and deadlines
- Handle incoming correspondence, emails, and telephone inquiries
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate case information
- Assist with basic legal administrative tasks as required
- Support lawyers and staff with daily office operations
- Previous experience as a legal assistant, law clerk, or in a legal office environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and general office software
- Experience with legal software such as Estate-a-Base, Closer, and PCLaw is an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Professional attitude with a willingness to learn and grow within the legal field
This position is well suited for someone who is starting their legal career and looking to develop their skills in a busy and established legal practice. Candidates with a legal assistant or law clerk background are encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Employment Details
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
- Work Location: In person - Downtown Toronto office
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Responsibilities
Provide administrative and clerical support to lawyers and legal staff, including preparing and proofreading documents, managing files and client records, and handling correspondence. Assist with scheduling, data entry, case information, and the daily operations of the law practice.
Requirements
Previous experience as a legal assistant, law clerk, or in a legal office is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and general office software. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills, attention to detail, and a professional attitude; experience with Estate-a-Base, Closer, and PCLaw is an asset.
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Clerical Support
- Legal Document Preparation
- Proofreading
- Document Management
- Filing
- Client Records Management
- Scheduling
- Deadline Management
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Attention To Detail
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
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Categories
- Legal
- Administrative
Keywords
- Legal Assistant
- Law Clerk
- Legal Services
- Administrative Support
- Clerical Support
- Legal Documents
- Correspondence
- Document Management
- Filing
- Client Records
- Legal Files
- Scheduling
- Deadline Management
- Data Entry
- Case Information
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office Software
- Estate-a-Base
- Closer
- PCLaw
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Attention To Detail
- Organization
- Prioritization