Our client is an innovative and team-oriented law firm who is looking for a Legal Assistant who will fit well into their dynamic and collaborative culture.  This role will perform a wide range of tasks which require strong communication, organization and time management skills. 

Essential Functions:

• Provide full scope legal administrative support such as document preparation, drafting letters, client correspondence, and preparing closing books
• Proofread, edit and format complex Microsoft Word documents, including use of advanced functionality (e.g. Track Changes, Table of Contents, Mail Merge etc.)
• Under the supervision of a lawyer, draft transaction related documents and forms
• Prepare, update and maintain key corporate documents, including corporate Minute Books
• Use initiative and good judgement to relieve legal professionals of administrative detail including but not limited to accounting matters (trust paperwork), invoicing, and opening and closing of files
• Calendar management and meeting organization
• File management including organizing, scanning, filing, and electronic filing of documentation
• Provide our clients with the highest standard of service
• Attend to SEDAR and SEDI filings

Qualifications:

• Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution
• 5+ years of experience in M&A, corporate, commercial and/or securities law transactions
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with other staff and professionals
• Excellent attention to detail and reading comprehension
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet unexpected and sometimes competing deadlines, and exhibit sound judgment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience in M&A, corporate, commercial and/or securities law an asset

At Urban Legal Recruitment we guarantee discretion and confidentiality.  

If you are interested in this role, please forward your resume in strict confidence to Shona Tischner at shona@urbanlegal.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.