Robert Half Canada
Toronto, ONLegal Assistant
Classification: Legal Assistant
Compensation: DOE
Candidates aiming to develop their legal careers as Legal Assistants will be interested in this opportunity with a successful legal organization. Candidates who have competency with computers, along with ambition, organization skills, passion for the field, and the ability to take on multiple tasks at once, will be preferred for this position. This full-time Legal Assistant employment is based in the Toronto, Ontario area. Candidates who feel they are a good fit should apply with Robert Half Legal.
What you get to do every day
- Answer incoming calls and assist in handling high volume phone lines
- Prepare court filings, sometimes filing them electronically
- Collaborate with attorneys on client intake and key discovery
- Efficiently organize correspondence and pleadings, arrange for service on parties
- File hard copies of documents as well as maintain the electronic document system
- Prepare a variety of documents and correspondence
- Contribute to the preparation of exhibit binders for depositions, trials, and hearings
- Consistently uphold standards of confidentiality
- Monitor deadlines and maintain the case calendarJob Requirements- Proven knowledge of Internet research, calendaring, word processing and spreadsheets
- Strong attention to detail
- 2+ years of previous legal work experience and a dedication to integrity
- Eagerness to learn new concepts
- Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
- 1 or more years of experience handling multi-line phone systems
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- Desire to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling client matters, and adhering to strict deadlines
- Solid understanding of trademark intellectual property
- Expertise in intellectual property law
At this dynamic, growing firm, you can take the next step in your legal career! We want to hear from you, if you are eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment.
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Robert Half Legal matches legal professionals and consultants with remote or on-site jobs on a full-time, project and temporary basis, serving both law firms and corporate legal departments. We also provide teams for complex projects, including litigation, eDiscovery, data privacy, and mergers and acquisitions.
Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.
When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Our parent company, Robert Half International Inc., has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998.
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