Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Linds & Associates

Linds & Associates

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Legal Assistant

Downtown Toronto

Our outstanding client, known for being a great place to work and its high quality legal work is in need of a Legal Assistant to support a partner and associate in the municipal group for a 12 month full time contract.

The possibility for this role to be extended to 18 months or even become a full time permanent role exists.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and edit both legal and nonlegal documentation as required
Monitor and maintain tickler system
Organize and coordinate large files
Plan detailed travel itineraries
Transcribe dicta
Responsibility for all lobbyist filings, as well as CPD reporting
Willingness to assist with personal items
Produce the highest quality of work with keen attention to detail
Handle daily administrative details
Manage duties related to accounting docketing, monthly billing and expenses
Accountable for all work assigned which include arranging meetings, calendar management.

Requirements:

Five years' previous experience as a Legal Assistant preferably with some knowledge of Municipal or Land Use Planning Law and Litigation
Successful completion of a related postsecondary program in a legal assistant, law clerk or executive assistant program
Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands

Skills:

Knowledge of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Ontario Land Tribunal and Toronto Local Appeal Body or a willingness to learn would be an asset
Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure an asset
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to problem solve
Good judgement and decision making
Strong interpersonal skills