HYBRID LAA Legal Assistant, Commerical Litigation - #380623

Base Salary Range: $62000 - $72000

On behalf of our client TEEMA is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Commercial Litigation team. The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant and team-oriented group of people. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Canadian law firm, be energetic, flexible, highly motivated and driven to succeed.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
• Liaising with other legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients regarding file progress
• Drafting and transcribing legal documents, basic pleadings and correspondence
• Fielding client inquiries
• Managing and maintaining a bring-forward system for tasks and appointments
• Organizing meetings and scheduling discoveries, trials, and other court dates
• Preparing application records
• Keeping files up-to-date
• Preparing monthly accounts
• Conducting searches
• Other various general administrative duties, as required

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
• Minimum of 3 years’ of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
• Advanced computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook
• Keyboarding at a minimum or 60wpm
• Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills
• A thorough understanding of civil litigation rules and procedures
• Ability work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work and multiple lawyers in a fast-paced environment

WHAT YOU BRING
• Excellent written (grammar, spelling, proofreading) and verbal communication skills
• High level organizational skills with a strong attention to detail to produce quality and accurate work
• Ability to prioritize tasks by deadline, work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to take initiative and be proactive, as well as follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member in a team environment
• Positive, professional, can-do attitude

WHAT WE OFFER
The salary range for this role is $62,000 - $72,000 annually. RRSP, 3 weeks holiday, 12 personal days, extended health benefits and more!

Compensation + Benefits
• Competitive salary with structured annual reviews
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Employee and family assistance program
• Maternity/Parental leave top up plan
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid or banked overtime
• Vacation time, sick time and personal time allotment

Work Perks
• Firm social events
• Casual day every Friday and Dress for Your Day dress code
• Continuing education/tuition allowance
• Group RRSP plan with matched contributions
• Dog friendly office

Work / Life Integration
• Robust health and wellness program annual subsidy
• Sports teams
• Recognition of service milestones
• Personal days to help balance outside commitments