Legal Document Assistant - Toronto, ON, Canada - Goodmans LLP

Description

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.

We are committed to fostering a dynamic and engaging culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion. We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant .

This position will provide practice management support to a grouping of Legal Professionals in our Banking and Financial Services Group, assisting them in providing exceptional client service.

As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for providing clerical, administrative and general office duties to meet the needs of the firm and clients.

Document management, including proofreading and editing forms of legal documents such as agreements, letters, memos, presentations, organizational charts and other practice specific documents;

Email, phone & calendar management, including liaising with clients, scheduling appointments, arranging conference calls, booking facilities and other meeting requirements i.e.

meals, audio visual equipment etc;
Coordinating firm resources including working with support departments and other legal assistants to ensure required actions are completed in a timely and efficient manner;
Providing backup support when other Legal Assistants are absent, at capacity, or dealing with tight deadlines; Legal Assistant diploma or post-secondary degree/diploma in Office Administration
~5+ years related experience, preferably within a legal professional services firm;
~ Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Adobe, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint;
~ Proficiency in role-specific software including Closing Folders, DocuSign and Visio an asset; Solid written & verbal communication skills, a self-starter with a strong work ethic, and a team player with excellent client service skills

A comprehensive benefits package, including:
health and dental benefits; short and long-term disability; Various social events and wellness activities throughout the year
Business casual dress code
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