<p>We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant with a strong background in Insurance Defence to join our client in Toronto, Ontario. This is a long-term contract position that offers a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence at least two days a week. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of three years of experience in legal administration, possess excellent organizational skills, and demonstrate a solid understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure. This role will be supporting a lawyer, and an associate. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Track and manage deadlines, ensuring timely preparation and submission of legal responses.</p><p>• Draft, review, and proofread correspondence, legal documents, and forms, including communication with clients and opposing counsel.</p><p>• Coordinate and schedule legal proceedings, such as discoveries, motions, mediations, and settlement conferences.</p><p>• Prepare and organize briefs, records, and other legal materials for court filings and client meetings.</p><p>• Create and finalize releases, consents, orders, and settlement disclosure notices.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and organized physical and electronic filing systems.</p><p>• Operate office equipment to fax, scan, photocopy, and bind legal documents as needed.</p><p>• Manage digital dictation and transcription tasks efficiently.</p><p>• Provide administrative support by adhering to client protocols and firm procedures, and updating the lawyer’s calendar.</p><p>• Perform additional legal and administrative duties as assigned to support the team.</p>
<p><strong>We are partnering with an excellent organization looking to add an Estate & Corporate Legal Assistant to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role working hybrid.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (70-75K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3/4 weeks vacation + 12 personal days</p><p>-Hybrid work model (1 day on site)</p><p>-Great culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Ensure full compliance with the firm’s system, maintaining client files so that they are current, accurately documented, regularly closed, and properly coordinated for off-site storage with office clerks.</p><p>• Oversee billing and collections, including preparation of pre-bills, monthly invoice coordination, ongoing review of work-in-progress and aged accounts receivable, and proactive follow-up on outstanding payments.</p><p>• Support lawyer billing by verifying the accuracy of time entries and related details before approval, and entering lawyers’ time records when required.</p><p>• Manage all incoming and outgoing communications (telephone, email, mail), and process courier shipments to guarantee timely, professional delivery of documents and correspondence.</p><p>• Maintain systematic, organized filing—both paper and electronic—in line with firm protocols.</p><p>• Coordinate administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing supporting materials, updating calendars, and processing expense claims.</p><p>• Facilitate conflict searches and assist with file openings by gathering client identification and deposit information, preparing retainer agreements, and acquiring necessary signatures.</p><p>• Administer trust account duties including cheque requisition, payment information collection, and preparation and review of trust statements.</p><p>• Perform general assistant responsibilities such as document scanning and providing day-to-day administrative support to lawyers.</p>
<p><strong>We are partnering with a client that's looking for a Bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant to join their organization. This is a full-time/permanent role. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>-Competitive salary (65-80K)</p><p>-Full benefits + RRSP matching</p><p>-3 weeks vacation with 3 PTO</p><p>-Hybrid (2 days on site)</p><p>-Excellent culture</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Maintain and update lawyers' calendars, ensuring timely reminders for meetings and appointments.</p><p>• Schedule and coordinate meetings, book conference rooms, and arrange refreshments while liaising with internal and external attendees.</p><p>• Organize travel arrangements, including bookings and related details, in collaboration with the support team.</p><p>• Handle administrative tasks such as photocopying, printing, managing couriers, and sending correspondence.</p><p>• Open and close legal files, oversee filing systems, and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Conduct and coordinate conflict of interest research as required.</p><p>• Utilize efficient systems to manage and complete both short- and long-term tasks within deadlines.</p><p>• Assist with marketing efforts, including preparing pitches and presentations to support lawyers.</p><p>• Monitor emails and mail, ensuring client correspondence is appropriately directed or handled in the absence of the lawyer.</p><p>• Facilitate communication between lawyers and administrative support departments as needed.</p>
<p>Ready for a new permanent Legal Administrative Assistant role where you will make a direct impact? Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly respected long-standing Western Canadian law firm to find a talented LAA to join their Litigation team in Vancouver.</p><p>This is a confidential search for our client one of the leaders in the local legal market for over a century known for their focus on excellence and integrity.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Opportunity</p><p><br></p><p>You will primarily support two Lawyers in a busy Litigation practice with a focus on commercial litigation, health and environmental law matter.</p><p>Your core responsibilities will be essential to keeping the practice running smoothly. managing day to day workflow scheduling trials BF management expenses prebills drafting documents letters notices of application running conflict searches and managing files from start to finish.</p><p>This is a permanent position and an excellent chance to establish yourself with a prestigious firm. The previous incumbent is transitioning to a different desk upon their return.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client in the Mortgage and Investment sector is looking to add a talented Mortgage Admin to their team. The organization is expanding its administrative team to provide additional support to the President and the Mortgage Administration group. This is a newly created position designed to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure consistent executive coverage during busy periods.</p><p><br></p><p>Day in the Life:</p><ul><li>Start the day reviewing and organizing the President’s inbox, flagging key priorities.</li><li>Manage inbound calls and emails from clients, brokers, and legal partners.</li><li>Prepare mortgage funding and payout documentation.</li><li>Support a small, close-knit admin team with general office duties, scanning, and filing.</li><li>Assist with scheduling, document prep, and light correspondence on behalf of the President.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely, accurate administrative support across departments.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Paralegal, Privacy & Compliance (Remote – Calgary Area)</strong></p><p>A Canadian technology company in the cybersecurity and identity space is seeking a <strong>Paralegal, Privacy & Compliance</strong> to support legal, privacy, and contract operations. The role offers remote work within Canada, with occasional in-person meetings in Calgary.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Review and redline commercial and SaaS contracts, focusing on privacy and data security terms.</li><li>Coordinate with external counsel and advise on compliance-related redlines.</li><li>Support privacy and security programs, including SOC 2 documentation and client due diligence.</li><li>Research and interpret global privacy regulations such as GDPR.</li><li>Maintain contract records, manage document control, and assist with IP and general corporate matters.</li></ul>
