Bilingual Junior Legal Assistant x2 (4)

About the Opportunity

• Provide administrative and legal support
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence and documentation
• Manage calendars, deadlines, meetings, and scheduled commitments
• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents in accordance with applicable procedures
• Open, maintain, and close client files (electronic and physical)
• Communicate with clients, and internal stakeholders in English and French
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgement
• Perform additional administrative duties as required

About You

• Fluency in English and French, written and spoken
• Prior experience in a Legal Assistant or similar legal support role
• Strong document production, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Professional communication style and strong client-service mindset
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Nice to Have

• Law firm or professional services experience
• Familiarity with legal document management systems

Pay Range
$40,000 - $60,000 per year

How to Apply
Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 477916
This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highsprings client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our clients requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.