Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Mills & Mills

Description

Reports To:
Lawyers
**Group: Business Law

will have 3+ years of experience working in Corporate Law and a desire to learn and to contribute to the
success of our team.


_Who We Are _
Mills & Mills LLP is an expanding mid-size law firm with over 80 employees. Our core values that guide the
members of our team are
_Integrity, Competence, Initiative, Cooperation, Respect and Care_. For us, there is no
better question than "how can I help?"

We offer each member of our team
competitive compensation and benefits, a collaborative and barrier-free
work environment, and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of matters.

Mills & Mills LLP is an
inclusive employer committed to building a
diverse workforce. We encourage
provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require
accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process and selection process, please contact our
Human Resources Manager, Rand Bilal, so that we can ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated
throughout this process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed
confidentially.


_Purpose of the Role _
excellent communication, and takes pride in the quality of their work. We pride ourselves in providing excellent
service to our clients, while being a comfortable and rewarding place to work.

As a Legal Assistant at Mills & Mills LLP you will work alongside other experienced Legal Assistants and legal
practitioners, while you provide full legal assistant support to two lawyers and work collaboratively with the entire
business law department.

**_Key Responsibilities
- *

• Provide outstanding client service in communications, drafting and coordinating with internal and

external stakeholders

• Manage key dates and update calendars for lawyers, including appointments, due dates, and client

- related activities

• Provide support on all aspects of major transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, sales, re

- organizations, re-financings, and general corporate work, including minute book review and
maintenance, incorporations, dissolutions, contracts, and reporting, etc.

and cooperative client communications

• Prepare government filings, online filings, and searches on various corporate and government websites
• Correspond with and utilize online services of Corporations Canada, Ontario Business Registry, Charities

Director, Ontario Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee and Canadian Intellectual Property Office

follow-up, and client communication

• Build strong relationships with clients from a range of professional backgrounds
• Engage in file management (e.g., retainer agreements, setting deadlines, etc.)
• Proactive management of monthly invoicing and collecting accounts receivables
• General administrative duties, including but not limited to docketing own time, scanning, filing,

photocopying, scheduling appointments, file opening and closing, etc.

• Other duties as assigned

**_Education/Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities/Attributes
- *

• Minimum 3+ Corporate Legal Assistant or Law Clerk
• Excellent computer software skills including PCLaw, Ecore, Fast Company, Word, and Outlook
• A keen understanding of Business and Corporate Law
• Ability to receive instructions and work efficiently with more than two (2) lawyers simultaneously
• Keen eye for detail, professional attitude, and confidentiality
• Works well under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines**
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills**
• Availability to work overtime, when necessary**
• Exceptional client management skills, trustworthy, accountable, proactive and a positive work

attitude