Job description
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 non-legal 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 post-secondary program in a legal assistant, law clerk or executive assistant program
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
Skills:
- Microsoft 365 suite of applications
- 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
About Linds & Associates
CEO: Sharyn Linds
Revenue: Less than $1 million (USD)
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.lindsassociates.com
Year Founded: 2005
Linds & Associates
www.lindsassociates.com
Toronto, Canada
Sharyn Linds
Less than $1 million (USD)
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
HR Consulting
2005