Paralegal / Legal Assistant III – Hybrid, Oakville

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Paralegal/Legal Assistant III to support a leading financial institution in Oakville. Working under attorney supervision, you will contribute to a variety of legal matters across corporate, wealth management, and banking sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal correspondence and documents under attorney supervision.
• Conduct legal research and review journals to support cases.
• Assist attorneys in gathering employment, medical, and other case‑related records.
• Attend legal meetings, hearings, or depositions and take detailed notes.
• Organize, maintain, and update case files, legal documents, and law libraries.
• Prepare, process, and file court documents including motions, appeals, and pre‑trial agreements.

Required profile

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies.
• 5‑7 years of paralegal or legal secretary experience.
• Proven ability to prepare and process legal documents such as summonses, motions, subpoenas, complaints, and pleadings.
• Strong knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, and government regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail.
• Experience attending hearings, depositions, or client interviews.
• Ability to support junior lawyers on document preparation.
• Strong organizational skills managing law libraries and case files.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.

What we offer

• Starting pay of $30 per hour.
• 18‑month fixed‑term contract with potential extension or conversion.
• Hybrid work arrangement (on‑site and remote) in Oakville, ON.
• Opportunity to work with a top‑tier financial institution.