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Legal Assistant

@ Ruby & Co.

Toronto, Ontario

Full-time
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Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to lawyers within the Tax and Estates department.
  • Assist with matters involving taxation, estate planning, complex wills, family trusts, and estate administration.
  • Prepare, draft, format, and revise legal documents, correspondence, and other materials with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Prepare reports and documentation relating to estate planning and corporate reorganizations.
  • Maintain and organize electronic and physical files, ensuring documents are accurately recorded and readily accessible.
  • Manage lawyer calendars, including scheduling and rescheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, and providing daily briefings.

Requirements summary:

  • Prepare, draft, format, and revise legal documents, correspondence, and other materials with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Provide general administrative support to the team and assist with other duties as required.
  • Successful completion of a Legal Assistant program at a recognized community college.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a law firm or professional services environment, preferably within a Tax and Estates practice.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe/Kofax PDF, DocuSign, Workshare Compare, Closing Folders, MinuteBox, and Carpe Diem.
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2026-10-27
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2026-11-11
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2026-11-11

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Job description

About the Company

Our client, a well-respected Toronto law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Tax and Estates department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy team of lawyers working on sophisticated matters involving taxation, estate planning, complex wills, family trusts, and estate administration.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to lawyers within the Tax and Estates department.
  • Assist with matters involving taxation, estate planning, complex wills, family trusts, and estate administration.
  • Prepare, draft, format, and revise legal documents, correspondence, and other materials with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Prepare reports and documentation relating to estate planning and corporate reorganizations.
  • Maintain and organize electronic and physical files, ensuring documents are accurately recorded and readily accessible.
  • Manage lawyer calendars, including scheduling and rescheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, and providing daily briefings.
  • Maintain tickler systems to monitor key dates, deadlines, and follow-up items.
  • Coordinate document execution, including electronic signatures, and assist with document management and filing processes.
  • Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, and external contacts to coordinate information and ensure matters progress efficiently.
  • Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive client and estate information.
  • Provide general administrative support to the team and assist with other duties as required.

Requirements

  • Successful completion of a Legal Assistant program at a recognized community college.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a law firm or professional services environment, preferably within a Tax and Estates practice.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe/Kofax PDF, DocuSign, Workshare Compare, Closing Folders, MinuteBox, and Carpe Diem.
  • Experience working with a document management system, such as iManage.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong commitment to client service.
  • Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and contribute effectively within a team environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
  • Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
  • A positive, adaptable approach and the ability to respond constructively to feedback.

Compensation

  • Salary up to $80,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office.
  • Professional and collaborative work environment.

We do not use AI to screen candidates.

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