Legal Assistant – Business Law

About the role

Goodmans LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Business Law practice. The role provides essential administrative and practice‑management assistance to lawyers, ensuring smooth workflow and high‑quality client service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format and manage legal documents such as agreements, correspondence, memoranda and presentations.
• Open files, conduct conflict searches and maintain practice‑specific databases.
• Proofread documents, create black‑line comparisons and ensure accuracy against originals.
• Arrange conference calls, coordinate participants and distribute call details.
• Manage lawyers’ calendars, track ongoing and outstanding matters.
• Coordinate meetings, book boardrooms, arrange catering, AV equipment and prepare meeting materials.
• Enter dockets, process cheque requisitions, wire transfers and trust documentation as required.
• Assist with the monthly billing process and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Provide backup support to other lawyers and assistants during absences.

Required profile

• Post‑secondary education focused on legal administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a legal professional services environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and ability to multitask.
• Demonstrated client‑service orientation and problem‑solving ability.

Required skills

• Proficient with MS Office Suite, especially Outlook and Word.
• Knowledge of document‑management practices.
• Familiarity with law‑firm billing processes.
• Understanding of Rules of Civil Procedure, court forms and filing procedures (where applicable).