Legal Assistant

Description:

Assist Lawyer, Paralegal, and Office Manager in daily tasks such as booking client appointments, client intake, file creation, and drafting and filing legal documents;
Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible;
Manage project timelines and deadlines, coordinating with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks;
Provide administrative support, including filing, organizing, copying, and/or scanning documents;
Assist in file reminders for both staff and clients;
Answer phones, take messages and forward to appropriate staff;
Email communications with clients, including file updates and payment reminders.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within a law firm or legal department in Ontario is required;
Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents;
Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail;
Experience with Civil Litigation preferred;
Experience and/or knowledge of The Provincial Offences Act (POA) and The Highway Traffic Act (HTA) is highly desirable;
Knowledge of the commercial motor vehicle industry and CVOR is considered a strong asset;
Strong interviewing skills to effectively communicate with clients and gather pertinent information;
Ability to perform data entry accurately and efficiently while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information; A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
Bookkeeping experience considered an asset;
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office 365;
High School Diploma required;
Completion of a Post Secondary program from accredited school in Ontario is required;
Legal Assistant: 3 years (preferred)