Job Title: Corporate Legal Assistant (18 month maternity leave contract) Job #: 16774 Job Type: Full time, permanent Location: 400/407 Salary: $75,000 Remote Flexibility: In Office Client Profile Our client, a Vaughan law firm, is currently looking for a Corporate Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities. A mid-sized full-service law practice, specializing in making complex legal services more approachable. One of the most prominent full-service law firms. Located in Vaughan. Duties & Responsibilities : - Draft, edit, format, and revise agreements, correspondence, letters, memoranda and other documents; - Receive, handle, screen and/or direct incoming calls as directed by lawyers; - Facilitate the creation and production of closing books, both paper and e-copies; - Open /close/maintain legal files; - Perform administrative duties with respect to expense claims, docketing, billing, scanning, and photocopying; - Prepare/edit/revise pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents; - Manage calendars and reminder systems for lawyers; - Coordinate meetings and conferences; - Screen, answer, and/or route calls, email, and letters; - Work proactively as a positive and productive member of the team; - Manage dockets and prepare accounts; and - Assist with other administrative needs as necessary. Requirements : Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk Diploma; Minimum of 5 years solid work experience in a corporate legal environment; Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office and legal software); Familiarity with the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA), Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), and other relevant federal and provincial legislation. - Knowledge of accounting/docketing systems and document management systems; - Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks; - Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written); - Positive, proactive, even-keeled, team player attitude; and Excellent communication, practice management, and problem-solving skills. HOW TO APPLY: Kindly email your MS Word resume to , and quote Opportunity #16774 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.
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Corporate Legal Assistant - #16774