Toronto, ON | Hybrid Position
Job ID: 202542
Company Description
Our client is a well-established Canadian law firm located in Toronto’s financial district. They have a team of over 200 lawyers and legal professionals who provide expert legal services to clients across Canada and internationally.
Their core values are focused on creating a welcoming, supportive, and respectful environment for all members of the firm. The team is comprised of diverse individuals who care about each other and the high level of client service they provide. They are proud of the professional atmosphere they create for all the firm’s members such that they can focus on their careers and their personal lives with confidence and security.
Compensation
A comprehensive compensation package is on offer, consisting of a competitive salary (commensurate upon experience) plus benefits.
The Opportunity
Our client offers ample opportunities for growth, on-the-job training, and professional development. In addition to their competitive compensation and benefits package, they pride themselves on fostering a mid-sized firm environment with a family-feel.
They are actively involved in the community and offer numerous opportunities to volunteer, in addition to their robust mentor program to help you achieve your career goals. Their focus on professional and personal wellness means translates into their offering a range of programs designed to promote your physical and mental health. With so many reasons to join them, we are confident that you will thrive at their law firm.
Position Description
Our client is currently seeking a Legal Assistant who can provide support to a busy practice and contribute to the high level of service their clients have come to expect. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines. The successful candidate should also possess the capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy, with great attention to detail.
This is a HYBRID WORK position is ideal for a self-starter with exceptional writing and communication skills and a professional demeanour.
- Manage daily operation of a successful and busy legal practice, specialized in civil and commercial litigation
- Take ownership over required correspondence and documentation
- Provide assistance with completion of litigation documentations as they pertain to civil, commercial, divisional, and Court of Appeal (eg motion records, affidavits, notices, etc.)
- Manage various administrative items
- Aid with tasks pertaining to accounting
- Take ownership over assigned tasks and show initiative
- Arrange meetings and manage calendars
- Maintain strict confidentiality
Experience
- 5+ years of experience as Legal Assistant, specifically in litigation
- Experience with Caselines and ACL
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure
- Inherent ability to manage time-sensitive situations and exceptional multi-tasking
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 suite of products
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Exceptional organization, resourcefulness and attention to detail
Education
Post-secondary education in a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
Additional Information
- Job Type - Permanent, Full-Time
- Industries - Legal/Law
- Job Categories - Legal/Law
- Manages Others - No
- Required Travel - No
- Relocation Assistance - No
Learn More About the Recruiter
Gian Mele has over 15 years’ experience in sales, marketing and recruiting. He fancies himself particularly proficient, professional and skilled in the art of communication. An acumen that serves he and his clients particularly well in imperative situations with elements of stress or anxiety. His calming approach, empathizing nature, and intent listening helps to reveal the true, core issues at hand followed by sober, useful recommendations towards resolutions and courses of action.
How to Apply
Please click on the “Apply” button located elsewhere on this job posting (preferred) or email your resume to: gmele@stoakley.com
About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants
Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries, functions and geographies. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to successfully satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs. In accordance with Canadian laws, it is the policy of Stoakley-Stewart Consultants to consider all qualified individuals for available positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability etc.
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