Legal Assistant - North York, Canada - Kronis, Rotsztain, Margles, Cappel LLP

Kronis, Rotsztain, Margles, Cappel LLP

Verified Company

North York, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Legal Assistant - Full-Time Role

Kronis, Rotsztain, Margles, Cappel LLP (KRMC) is a diverse, mid-sized Toronto law firm offering services to businesses and individuals in a broad range of practice areas.

Acting for a number of well-known clients including financial institutions, leasing companies, multinational corporations, and owner-operated businesses, KRMC is a collaborative firm which offers a collegial work environment.

KRMC is located in the thriving, uptown business district of Toronto, and has convenient, direct access to the Yonge-Sheppard subway station.

Responsibilities Include:

Performing a full range of administrative and general office duties (i.e. opening and closing files, updating client databases, etc.)
Preparing and assembling legal documents according to general instructions and/or precedents (i.e. affidavits, motion records, etc.)
Processing incoming correspondence and drafting outgoing correspondence
Verbal and written communication with lawyers' peers, subordinates, opposing counsel, agents and clients for various reasons
Drafting accounts, processing payments, preparing judgement balance calculations and conducting reports
Requesting searches (internal and external) and following up with document requests
Presenting a positive and professional image of the firm at all times to clients, visitors and others
Providing coverage of work duties for other department team members, when required
Other duties and special projects as may be assigned

Qualifications:

One to two years of relevant experience preferred
Relevant degree or diploma that has been successfully completed
Ability to take direction, set priorities and work effectively, individually and as part of a team
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Detailoriented, conscientious, accurate and organized
Exceptional computer skills (i.e. strong proficiency in Microsoft Office)
Reliable, with an excellent attendance history

We thank all applicants, however, only those with the above stated qualifications who are selected for a telephone interview will be contacted.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

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