Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Options Consulting Solutions

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    Description

    LEGAL ASSISTANT

    FULL-TIME (HYBRID)

    TORONTO

    Do you have outstanding organizational skills?

    Do you have a passion for supporting lawyers and clients?

    The Company

    Our client is a leading national law firm who takes great pride in their client experience. They are hiring for experienced and talented Legal Assistant to join their Capital Markets & Securities team on a full-time permanent basis.

    Company Perks and Rewards

    • Competitive Salary
    • Bonus
    • RRSP matching
    • Hybrid work model
    • Comprehensive benefits
    • Wellness spending allowance
    • Tuition reimbursement.
    • Vacation + Personal Days
    • Fantastic growth opportunities

    The Job

    As a Legal Assistant, you will support lawyers and clients by producing and reviewing documents, photocopying, and maintaining files, as well as other administrative tasks.

    You will also:

    • Perform calendar management duties for lawyers.
    • Coordinate meetings, including room booking and ordering catering.
    • Booking travel arrangements.
    • Conduct conflict of interest research.
    • Prepare presentations and solicitations for lawyers.
    • Respond to external phone, mail, or email inquiries, and directing them to the appropriate person.
    • Maintain client information in the firm's database.
    • Track lawyers' hours in the system.
    • Produce billing and credit reports.
    • Make cheque requests, bank transfers, remittances, and send invoices.

    What you bring to the job:

    • A bachelor's degree in law, or a related field.
    • At least 5 years experience in a legal environment.
    • At least 2 years experience supporting a securities practice.
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
    • Excellent professional communication skills, written and verbal.
    • The ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

    Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Ariella Permaul.

    I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role

    Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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