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Legal Administrative Assistant

OMERS

Toronto, ONOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Role

Join OMERS, a global workplace that empowers your impact. As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will support the Enterprise Legal team by preparing documents and presentations, managing scheduling, travel, and a variety of administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced document preparation including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Edit, format, proofread, and compare documents.
  • Manage meeting agendas, bookings, and catering arrangements.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, calendar management, and filing.
  • Prepare and submit expense forms.
  • Assist with research and special projects including social events.
  • Work independently and support multiple team members.

Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative role is required. Candidates must have strong MS Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Legal Tracker, Excel skills, and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal direction. Familiarity with iManage or similar systems is an asset.

Work Environment

OMERS promotes a people-first culture. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be in the office at least 4 days per week. It supports diversity, inclusion and growth within a global, dynamic team.

Key skills/competency

  • Document Preparation
  • Advanced Word Processing
  • Presentation Skills
  • Excel Expertise
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Expense Management
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration

How to Get Hired at OMERS

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight legal admin experience and skills.
  • Research OMERS: Understand their global and inclusive culture.
  • Showcase technical skills: Emphasize MS Office and legal software proficiency.
  • Prepare examples: Demonstrate meeting coordination and document management.
  • Practice interviewing: Focus on organizational and multitasking scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Practice MS Office advanced functions.
Familiarize with Legal Tracker and SharePoint.
Learn iManage basics for document management.
Review Excel and PowerPoint advanced features.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you managed multiple tasks.
How do you handle tight deadlines?
Explain your approach to teamwork.
Give an example of independent problem-solving.