Mississauga | 3 + Years

Our client, a leader in Canadian construction, is looking to add a Legal Assistant to their team.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and general office support to the Legal & Risk Management team.
• Arranging travel schedules, as required.
• Calendar management and coordinating Legal & Risk Management team meetings.
• Assisting in the preparation and editing of legal documents and reports.
• Preparing legal documents and maintaining electronic files.
• Handling accounting and billing matters including processing of invoices and preparation of expense reports.
• Managing and maintaining the LawVu database, the Company’s matter and contract management software.

• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence.

What They Are Looking For

• Completion of post-secondary program in business/legal administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in fast paced legal environment is an asset
• Experience in the construction industry is an asset, however not a requirement
• Strong understanding of legal reference materials, procedures, and filing systems
• Strong computer skills using a wide variety of software including Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of LawVu or contract management software is an asset
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Effective and efficient problem solving and decision-making skills; thoughtful, proactive and creative
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

For more information or to submit your CV please send an email to kgauthier@zsa.ca reference #31858