Legal Assistant, Competition Law

Salary :

$55,000 - 65,000 yearly

Company : Goodmans Llp

Job Type : Full Time

Toronto, On

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Legal Assistant, Competition Law

Goodmans LLP is internationally recognized as one of Canada’s leading and most innovative law firms. We offer market leading expertise in M&A, corporate, securities and finance, private equity, real estate, tax, restructuring, litigation and other business-related specialties.

What makes Goodmans a great place to work? Knowing you are part of a team that will ensure you feel valued, connected and supported. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and engaging culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, then this is the place for you. Join us and put yourself in good company!

We are looking for a full-time Legal Assistant for a current opportunity within our Competition Law group. This position bridges Competition Law with other regulatory areas of law. Practice areas include Communication Law, which entails broadcasting, telecommunications, and internet regulation. Additional practice areas include Copyright Law, Privacy Law, Advertising Law, Consumer Protection Law, and Corporate Commercial Law. In this role, you will be responsible for providing full clerical, administrative and general office duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital filing with regulators, circulating daily press releases and decisions of regulators, occasionally downloading submissions from regulatory platforms;
Document management including proofreading and editing forms of legal documents such as agreements, letters, memos, presentations, organizational charts and other practice specific documents;
Timekeeping & accounting including entering and finalizing dockets, generating prebills, preparing invoices, and liaising with Finance regarding client billings;
Prepare workflow forms and further documentation related to cheque requisitions, trust disbursements, AMEX statements and other accounting procedures;
Email, phone & calendar management, including liaising with clients, scheduling appointments, arranging conference calls, booking facilities and other meeting requirements i.e. meals, audio visual equipment, etc.
Coordinate firm resources including working with support departments and other legal assistants to ensure required actions are completed in a timely and efficient manner;
Provide assistance to others during absences as needed;
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Post-secondary education with a focus on legal administration or equivalency;
Minimum 2 years related experience, preferably within a legal professional services firm;
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint;
Discretion, confidentiality and attention to detail are essential;
A team player who takes initiative and works well independently;
Solid written & verbal communication skills;
Demonstrates excellent client service and ability to anticipate client needs.

We Offer:
We’re proud to offer a workplace that’s both supportive and rewarding. When you join our team, you can look forward to:

Competitive compensation that recognizes the value you bring to our team. For this role, the anticipated annual salary range is $55,000 - $65,000, commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications;
Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, retirement savings, vacation and additional perks; and
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities to support with your growth and career goals.

This opportunity is in respect of an existing vacancy. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of our recruitment efforts. Final hiring decisions are made by the Human Resources team in collaboration with the relevant manager.

Goodmans LLP is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives. Goodmans LLP invites applications from all qualified candidates. For applicants with disabilities requiring accommodation at any point in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

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