Full-Time Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant
Job Description
McLennan Ross LLP has an immediate opening for a
Full-time Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant
Yellowknife office
Position Overview:
Our Corporate Legal Assistant is responsible for providing legal and administrative support to lawyers in our Corporate Commercial Securities Practice Group. As a legal assistant, with 1-3 years’ experience, this opportunity includes:
- preparing, drafting and revising legal documents and correspondence
- working proactively and initiating follow up actions to expedite the flow of work
- performing conflict searches, file openings and file closings
- managing correspondence, booking appointments and diarizing deadlines
- managing incoming mail and e-mail
- regular interaction with clients and other lawyers
- billing and other practice management tasks
- maintaining organized and complete files within an electronic document management system
Our ideal candidate:
- demonstrates strong time management and organizational skills
- has strong interpersonal skills and prioritizes customer service
- maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
- has excellent verbal and written communication skills
- demonstrates excellent problem solving skills
- is highly motivated, self-directed and detail oriented
- is able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work well independently with little supervision
Key Qualifications and Education:
- post-secondary diploma or certificate in accredited legal assistant or paralegal program and/or successful career history in the role of a legal assistant
- minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a busy corporate commercial practice
- strong computer skills
What you will find at McLennan Ross:
- a highly professional environment that is built on a strong culture and spirit of teamwork
- flexible work hours, engaging work environment and lively social/staff committee
- a proven high quality of service and commitment to our clients and to each other
Career Package:
We offer a challenging and progressive work environment together with an excellent
compensation package.
How to Apply
Qualified and talented candidates may submit their resume and cover letter including career highlights that demonstrate a strong fit to our requirements to:
Sonya Robinson, Office Manager
McLennan Ross LLP
Suite 300, 5109 – 48th Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1N5
E-mail: srobinson@mross.com
Fax: (867) 766-7677
www.mross.com
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