At Gall Legge Grant Zwack LLP we are experienced, efficient and effective. As your trusted advisor for litigation, labour and public law issues, we provide exceptional legal counsel, partnering with you and your business to ensure that practical and strategic considerations remain at the centre of any resolution.
Gall Legge Grant Zwack LLP is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our firm in our litigation group. The position requires 1 to 5 years’ experience. The successful candidate will work closely with a professional team of lawyers and will be responsible for a wide array of legal administrative tasks. Mandarin and/or Cantonese are an asset.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all aspects of files including but not limited to:
· Providing clear, concise and complete oral and written information
· Drafting correspondence and legal documents
· Time entry and client billings
· Maintaining all administrative functions, including file opening/closing procedures, maintaining the calendar, booking appointments and managing bring forwards
· Performing complex editing and formatting of documents for various correspondence, reports, forms and spreadsheets
· Assist lawyers in performing all regular administrative tasks
· Perform complex editing and formatting for various correspondence, reports, forms and spreadsheets
· Managing a high volume of paper correspondence
· Performing other related duties as required
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
· 1 – 5 years’ of experience working as a legal administrative assistant
· Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited program
· Superior organizational/document management skills with a strong attention to detail
· Exceptional aptitude for software and systems
· A thorough understanding of litigation law legal procedures. Experience in other areas of law will be a great asset
· Advanced knowledge of database management, particularly NetDocuments
· Computer knowledge including: MS365 Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, iPro/Everlaw/Reveal/Relativity e-discovery, Adobe Professional and PCLaw
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
· Strong time management skills
· Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
· Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, demanding environment
· Solid decision making abilities
· Ability to plan and manage assignments, resolve complex and time-sensitive issues, and manage changing priorities and deadlines
· A strong work ethic and initiative
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
· Sound business judgment including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
· High degree of accuracy in work product
· A strong orientation towards delivering a superior standard of service
Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
