At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support, manage schedules, and draft important documents for lawyers.
- Company: Join TD Insurance, a leading Canadian financial institution with a focus on client care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with training programs and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of litigation experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50200 - 70800 $ per year.
This opportunity will provide legal secretarial support to one or more lawyers. Maintain a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the Lawyer(s).
Main Responsibilities
- Prepares, through transcription of written or recorded documents, complex legal documents i.e. correspondence, factums, motions, summonses etc.
- Drafts standard legal documents, correspondence and pleadings for review by lawyer(s). Edits grammar, punctuation and spelling as needed.
- Exercises initiative and judgment in Lawyer's absence, i.e., negotiates extensions of time. Prioritizes and responds to diverse incoming communications.
- Manages Lawyer's calendar i.e., schedules appointments, coordinates appearances. Resolves scheduling conflicts on own initiative.
- Answers a wide variety of telephone inquiries based on knowledge of case. Responds to inquiries exercising good judgment and discretion.
- Composes complex (non-technical) correspondence.
- Establishes, maintains, and when necessary, revises Lawyer's files.
- Performs research, reviews and prepares documents in accordance with project objectives and in consultation with Lawyer, Law Clerk or Legal Office Manager.
- Provides training to legal assistants and has the ability to answer technical questions. May also provide training to lawyers, law clerks and other office personnel.
- Exercises initiative to propose, develop and maintain standard office precedents and procedures.
- Responsible for answering questions and providing guidance and training for less experienced legal assistants. May serve as a group leader; coordinate workflow, review completed work of other legal assistants.
- Performs additional duties as requested such as: Arranges medical exams, Reception relief, Maintains lists of witnesses, Subpoenas, fees, etc., Requests fees for payment from Claims department, Participates in arranging lawyer's files for easy access during trials, Informs witnesses of scheduled court appearances, Maintains Law Library, And other miscellaneous duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
- Bilingual in French and English is an Asset
- College diploma in legal secretarial and 5+ years of litigation experience
- Ability to proof and edit legal documents
- A motivated self-starter with capability to work productively under pressure
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and client service skills, professional and positive demeanour
- Superior organization and priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
- Ability to be conceptual and a creative problem solving skills
- Intermediate MS Office skills; knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing
Legal Assistant III in Ottawa employer: TD Bank Group
TD Bank Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the dynamic field of Payments Modernization. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to work-life balance, all while being part of a leading financial institution located in the vibrant city of Toronto.
We think you need these skills to ace Legal Assistant III in Ottawa
Time Management
Communication Skills
Adaptability
Problem-Solving Skills
Organizational Skills
Flexibility
Teamwork
