Forge Recruitment's client, a reputable firm, is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant to join their talented team.
About the Role
The Corporate Legal Assistant is responsible for preparing, coordinating, revising, transcribing and organizing legal and administrative documents. Keeping with practice management needs, performs other general office duties as required.
Responsibilities
"Provide secretarial support creating documents and correspondence through transcription and copy-typing, making revisions as necessary
"Provide administrative support which include (but not limited to) completing expense reports, courier forms, file opening forms, p hotocopying, scanning, faxing, filing and creation of file folders
"Professionally interact with all firm members and clients
"Photocopy and/or organize documents for distribution, mailing and binding
"Schedule and confirm appointments, meetings and conferences
"Prepare and generate pre-bills for monthly billing, as needed
"Book travel and make reservations, as required
"Prepare minute books
"Organize, maintain and accurately file correspondence, invoices and receipts via paper and digital formats
" Eliminate unnecessary or outdated materials transferring inactive files to storage according to file maintenance guidelines
What You Bring
"Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution, with 5+ years' general corporate experience working within a similar role. Law firm exposure is preferred
"Hands-on experience working with transactional/complex documents within the Corporate environment
"Document specialist capability, with strong technical skills working within Microsoft Word, Outlook and Calendar
"Solid transcription and proofreading skills
"Familiar with developing basic Excel and PowerPoint charts
"Strong eye for detail
"Ability to work independently, following instructions with minimal supervision
"Ability to communicate in a professional manner and provide exceptional client service
"Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease
"Hands-on experience with pre -bill administration (preferably using Elite)
"Familiarity working within a DMS system is an asset
Success in the Role means
"Has a strong client service approach
"Resourceful. Strong research, investigative and problem-solving skills
"The ability to meet tight internal and external deadlines while managing multiple projects and competing with demands for resources
"Detail oriented
"A self-starter with the ability to work in a collaborative, team -based environment
"Demonstrated ability to share knowledge with others in a clear and concise manner
"A team player, able to work with others in a deadline driven environment
"Exercises discretion and ability to keep matters confidential at all times
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.