Legal Assistant - Float

Who We Are:

Roper Greyell is one of the most well-respected and recognized workplace law practices in Canada.  We focus on understanding our clients, their businesses, and the evolving trends and issues within their industries.  We love what we do, and we enjoy working with our clients as much as we do with one another.  At Roper Greyell we value and recognize the contribution made by everyone on our team.  Each of us performs an important role in the success of our firm and how we determine our future.

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant – Float with at least 3-5 years of experience. This is a permanent and full-time position, hours will be Monday through Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. We offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a competitive compensation and benefit package. Roper Greyell is committed to our team members and in supporting all our employees in maintaining a work life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Provides relief coverage for employee absences and overflow support.
• Drafting legal documents, pleadings and correspondence
• Management of files from opening to closing including filing, file organization, tracking and filing email correspondence
• Ability to diarize dates independently with respect to client files and practice management, maintenance of a lawyer's calendar and a reliable bring forward (BF) system
• Preparation of monthly accounts and expense reports
• Coordination of lawyers’ administrative tasks and marketing initiatives

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Experience with labour and employment preferred but civil litigation experience will be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Advanced knowledge of MS Teams, One Drive and Adobe
• Advanced knowledge of a document management program (iManage preferred)
• Excellent composition, grammar, spelling, and editing skills
• Communicates professionally with clients, co-workers and other parties
• Ability to balance and prioritize a substantial workload and handle routine tasks with little supervision
• LAA Certificate or equivalent work experience

Why RG:

• Professional, collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Flexible work available after introductory period

Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• Extended Health/Vision/Dental
• Disability and Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• On-site gym