Job Description

Legal Assistants directly support lawyers and occasionally oversee other legal staff such as filing or data clerks. In this role the firm we are working with is seeking a Legal Assistant experienced in the area of Commercial Leasing and other related transactions. You have strong technical/computer skills as well as excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills. A minimum of 3 years of legal experience in a similar law firm or other corporate legal department is required. This role is located in downtown Toronto.

Responsibilities:

- Word processing, filing, organizing files, entering dockets, billing, and scheduling.
- Assist in the drafting and preparation of legal documents and related correspondence
- Provide general administrative assistance to the commercial leasing group
- Administer computer database input and retrieval
- Execute legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed
- Log documents and assemble data as directed by lawyers and law clerks
- Inquire on and retrieve electronic documents from a variety of court and agency web sites
- Check copies against originals to confirm accuracy

- A minimum of 3 years\' experience in commercial leasing, or alternatively real estate or corporate law.
- Strong MS Word skills, experience with Workshare is an asset
- Ability to exercise good judgment, manage priorities, and work collaboratively
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Maintain matter management and record keeping
- Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information
- Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents
- Real estate law experience desired
- Knowledge of Commercial Leasing
- Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database

At this dynamic, growing firm, you can take the next step in your legal career! If you\'re looking for a position where you will work in a strong team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you!

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