Overview
Legal Assistant, Float Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Osler
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.
Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal field. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a
dynamic
and
exciting
place to begin a career or carve out a new path. We care about our staff and the working environment here proves it.
We are currently recruiting a Legal Assistant, Float to join our Toronto office. The successful candidate will provide both administrative and practice management support to legal professionals in a variety of practice areas. The position requires very strong
communication
and technical skills. The successful candidate must demonstrate initiative, high
attention to detail
, and ability to work independently in a
fast-paced environment
.
In addition, strong client service skills, organizational skills and practice management abilities are required.
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
The successful incumbent will have a Community College Certificate in a Legal Secretarial Assistant program or equivalent, strong technical skills (MS Office suite), be a team player, have a
positive attitude
and professional image, and possess a minimum of three to five years of experience in a Legal Assistant role. An equivalent combination of
education
, training and experience is acceptable.
For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with
respect
to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.
We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and
flexibility
to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a
diverse
and
inclusive work environment
, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with
diverse
backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.
Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.
If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada’s leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.#LI-Hybrid#LI-SB1
Title: Legal Assistant, Float
Company: Osler
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary)
