Legal Administrative Assistant / Paralegal

About

A well-established law firm with a strong reputation and busy legal practice is seeking an intermediate to senior Legal Administrative Assistant / Paralegal to support senior lawyers.

The team is looking for someone experienced, detail-oriented, and committed to the role for the long term. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who enjoys working closely with senior counsel in a fast-paced, high-responsibility practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting senior lawyers with day-to-day file management and administrative support
• Preparing legal and court documents as required
• Drafting and sending correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and third parties
• Filing documents with courts and relevant registries (physical and electronic filing)
• Communicating with clients, court registries, and other legal professionals
• Managing lawyers’ calendars, scheduling meetings, and maintaining bring-forward systems
• Coordinating meetings, mediations, and other legal proceedings as required
• Assisting with file organization, document management, and general administrative tasks
• Providing general office and practice support, including scanning, printing, file closing, and coordinating meetings

Requirements

• Intermediate to senior experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal within a law firm
• Strong understanding of legal documentation and court or regulatory procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while supporting a busy legal practice
• Must be eligible to work in Canada and reside within a reasonable distance to commute regularly to the location of the posted job

Compensation

Salary range: $60,000 – $90,000+, commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

Offers of employment may be subject to background checks.

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