Legal Assistant
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.Why this role is important?The impact you'll make:The Legal Assistant will provide administrative assistance within the Corporate Legal Department to support the Lawyers and Law Clerks. The Legal Assistant will be expected to effectively manage daily tasks and prioritize workload in collaboration with the lawyers they report to and in accordance with their instructions, on an ongoing basis, including duties such as drafting simple legal documents, preparing reports, attending to incoming inquiries as well as other administrative duties as needed.The Legal Assistant will be part of a team of lawyers and law clerks who are customer oriented and dedicated to providing efficient, high quality work in a collaborative and professional manner.If you have great interpersonal skills, enjoy a collaborative work environment, are able and enjoy managing and organizing a diverse range of legal files, possess proficient computer skills, are detail oriented, and have a positive attitude, then this position may be of interest to you. Proficiency in English is required; French is considered an asset, but is not a pre-requisite.What You'll Do:
- Calendar management including booking meetings, coordinate client appointments and scheduling calls
- Revise and occasionally draft documents including agreements, memos, presentations etc.
- Arrange for execution of agreements/documents
- Arrange audio/visual requirements, conference calls, hotel and travel arrangements, catering and meeting logistics
- Maintain records/files
- Process invoices
- Effectively manage daily tasks in accordance with priorities
- Order supplies required for the department
- Assist in maintaining department equipment including printers and photocopiers
- General administrative duties and ad hoc projects, such as participation in committees of the organization
- Post-Secondary education in the form of a Legal Assistant Certificate or Diploma
- Having worked in a similar environment (law firm and/or in-house) with emphasis on an administrative role
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Serengeti will be considered an asset
- The ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment in accordance with instructions
- Great interpersonal skills and ability to work with people across the organization
- High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills
- Understand the precautions required when working with sensitive and confidential information
- Resourceful and creative individual with the ability to connect the dots in original and insightful ways
- Flexibility to learn and adapt in a changing environment