Legal Executive Assistant to Partner in Corporate Law
BOX 50 1 First Canadian Place TORONTO, ON M5X 1B7 CA
Job Description
Our client, one of Canada's leading business law firms is searching for a proactive experienced Legal Executive Assistant to support an extremely busy Partner in Corporate Law. You will be responsible for managing and overseeing his practice from billing processes, calendar and administrative management to client engagements.
Salary range: 75-92k Based on experience Plus Bonus, Plus Wellness Program, RRSP, Tuition Reimbursement. Hybrid Work Model .
- Manages the LP’s Inbox and Calendar. Proactively monitors and responds to emails to keep current on developments within files. Maintains LP’s calendar, including making or changing appointments, organizing meetings and arranging facilities, preparing agenda, coordinating meeting attendees, and keeping LPs apprised of issues requiring attention
- Point of contact with clients and various internal and external stakeholders to provide assistance and information as required.
- Independently performs client account management by ensuring time charges are submitted, following up on delinquent time charges with other LPs and Legal Assistants, reviewing and editing prebills, preparing invoices for review by LPs, verifying fees and disbursements, preparing write-offs and addressing client inquiries regarding billing and trust funds matters
- Coordinates the logistics of external client functions and makes travel and hospitality arrangements as required. Ensures travel documents such as visa and passports are in order
- Support and coordinates client development activities
Qualifications:
The position requires the completion of a Community College Office or Business Administration program plus a minimum of 8 years’ experience working in a large law firm supporting a Senior Partner. Extensive background checks will be completed at offer stage.
Interested candidates may forward a resume to Martha Orr morr@deangroup.ca
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