Legal Assistant

Shulman & Partners LLP is a high-performing, human-centered family law firm driven by a singular vision: Do Good, Make an Impact. They are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to their team and assist with legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Law Clerks, Lawyers or other members of the team as needed
• Assist with preparing and formatting of legal documentation
• Support the filing of court documents and assist with tracking deadlines and key dates for the Law Clerks and Lawyers
• Maintain accurate and well-organized files, both electronic and hard copy, in accordance with firm procedures
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and internal deadlines, ensuring calendars are updated accurately
• Perform general administrative tasks including data entry, document management, and correspondence filing
• Support the team with other administrative related tasks as required

Skills

• Experience in a legal assistant or administrative assistant role
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-focused demeanor
• High level of attention to detail when preparing, formatting, and reviewing documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal or document management software is an asset
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Benefits

• Extended health, dental and mental health benefits
• Flexible work arrangement
• Professional development support, including CPD reimbursement

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