Legal Assistant Interim/Temporary

Our clients are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant for an immediate interim opportunity. In this role you will be responsible for providing legal administrative support, prepare/transcribe, edit, format and proofread correspondences, prepare pleadings including factums and compendiums for Court proceedings, assist lawyers in preparation and coordination of hearings and trials, and submissions. You will also be responsible for handling all administrative tasks such as e-file management, opening and closing files, and updating calendars; including meetings, appointments, and due dates.

Qualifications:

• You have 3+ years of previous related experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator;
• You have a strong ability to prioritize tasks and duties, meet strict deadlines, with an efficient attention to accuracy and detail whilst ensuring confidentiality;
• You have strong computer skills, with a proficiency in MS Office (SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word);
• You have experience working in an area responsible for the administration of FOI/records management processes;
• You have knowledge of legislations and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

We thank all candidates for submitting their resume, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require an accessibility accommodation during the recruitment process, please call 416-237-1500 x240.