Job Description

McCuaig Desrochers LLP has an immediate full-time legal assistant opportunity to work with a Partner of the firm who primarily practices in commercial transactions, corporate law, commercial real estate, and employment law. This Partner has a large practice and requires someone who can work in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following core duties:

Provide full scope legal administrative support such as document preparation, drafting letters, client correspondence, reporting materials preparation, and billing; Perform complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents; Complete basic due diligence registry searches (Corporate Registry, Personal Property Registry, Land Titles, etc.); Document management duties, including filing and diary system; Building a positive rapport with staff, lawyers and clients; Follow instructions and be able to thrive in a professional team environment.
In addition to experience with the above, the candidate would have the following background, skills and experience:

A paralegal diploma or legal assistant certificate or diploma from a recognized institution; CORES 1 level certified; APPRES certified would be an asset; Minimum 3 years of Commercial experience; Minimum 3 years of Corporate experience; Strong attention to detail is required; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; The ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines, when required; A positive, self-starter attitude with the ability to take initiative; A high level of professionalism while working closely with lawyers, staff and clients; and An interest in developing a long-term career at our firm.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a positive work environment.

Please apply in confidence by submitting your resume and cover letter to this advertisement.

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match
Experience:

legal assistant: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person