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Legal Administrative Assistant

@ Stikeman Elliott

Toronto, Ontario

$50k–$60k/yrFull-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Stikeman Elliott is hiring Legal Administrative Assistants for its Toronto office to support busy lawyers with document production, client files, billing and business development. The role is full-time, with a starting salary of $50,000 to $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience. The posting is for a prospective vacancy.

Pay:

$50,000–$60,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Legal document production and management
  • Client file management and practice activities
  • Accounts, billing and accounts receivable
  • Marketing and business development support
  • Calendar, time and email management

Requirements summary:

  • Legal administration education, law clerk program or law-related field, an asset
  • 2-3 years as legal, administrative or executive assistant
  • Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge
  • Discretion with confidential information
  • Strong organization and attention to detail

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-03
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationTrade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyLegal Administration, Law Clerk, Law-related field
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Stikeman Elliott

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Full company description

As a top-ranked Canadian business law firm, we advise clients on complex legal matters across borders and industries. Our collaborative and agile teams — supported by innovative knowledge management solutions — provide bespoke strategies and the highest level of expertise and service to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. Our offices are located in Montréal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, and London. Connect with us to learn more.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Canada, CA
  • 199 Bay Street, Suite 5300, Commerce Court West, Toronto, Ontario M5L 1B9, CA
  • 1155 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, 41st Floor, Montréal, Quebec H3B 3V2, CA
  • 4200 Bankers Hall West, 888 - 3rd Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 5C5, CA
  • Suite 2700, Park Place, 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2X8, CA
  • 641 Lexington Ave, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10022, US
  • 36 Cornhill, London, England EC3V 3ND, GB
Business categories
  • Service Industry
  • Legal
  • Consulting
  • Professional Services
Other recorded names
  • Stikeman Elliott LLP
  • S & E Services Limited Partnership
  • Stikeman Elliott
Specialties
  • Banking/Droit bancaire
  • Securities/Valeurs mobilières
  • Competition/Concurrence
  • Finance/Financement
  • Employment & Labour/Emploi et travail
  • Tax/Droit fiscal
  • Litigation/Litige
  • M&A/Fusions et acquisition
  • Mining/Droit minier
  • Restructuring/Restructuration
  • and Business Law
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Reported total investment
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As a top-ranked Canadian business law firm, we advise clients on complex legal matters across borders and industries. Our collaborative and agile teams — supported by innovative knowledge management solutions — provide bespoke strategies and the highest level of expertise and service to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. Our offices are located in Montréal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, New York…

FieldValue
IndustryLaw Practice
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersCanada
Organization typePartnership
Year founded1952
SpecialtiesBanking/Droit bancaireSecurities/Valeurs mobilièresCompetition/ConcurrenceFinance/FinancementEmployment & Labour/Emploi et travailTax/Droit fiscalLitigation/LitigeM&A/Fusions et acquisitionMining/Droit minierRestructuring/Restructuration
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Job description

We are recruiting new and experienced Legal Administrative Assistants to join our exceptional Administrative Services team! Whether you’re just starting out your career or are a seasoned expert in your field, come join one of the most distinguished and respected corporate law firms in Canada.

Our Toronto office is located in the heart of the financial district and is just steps to the TTC and GO Train Station. Voted one of the Best Employers in Canada for 15 years. Stikeman Elliott is always seeking to provide an excellent employee experience. We have a culture that values teamwork, service excellence and mentorship. Aside from working with an incredible team, we also have a fantastic benefits program, learning and development assistance and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) matching. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development – we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide proactive support to our busy lawyers in the following areas:
  • Legal Document Production & Management
  • Client File Management & Practice Activities
  • Accounts/Billing & A/R Financial Management
  • Marketing & Business Development Support
  • General Administrative Support
  • Calendar, Time & Email Management
  • Project Coordination

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

  • Education in Legal Administration, a Law Clerk program, or law-related field; formal education or certification is considered a strong asset
  • Experienced applicants should have a minimum of 2-3 years working as a Legal Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant
  • Experience proactively managing and organizing operational and finance tasks
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to learn and effectively utilize various new software programs utilized by the firm
  • Comfort in an environment of continuous learning with on-going formal and self-learning opportunities
  • Solution-oriented with sound judgement to make informed decisions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential information
  • Solid organization, calendar, and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
  • Professional, responsive, friendly, and able to build productive relationships

Starting Salary (Toronto Only):

$50,000 – $60,000 annually (salary will be commensurate with experience).

The position is for a prospective vacancy.

Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.

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