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Legal Assistant III

TD

Toronto, ONOn Site

Original Job Summary

Overview

TD is seeking a Legal Assistant III to provide legal secretarial support to one or more lawyers in Toronto, Ontario. You will maintain a close working relationship with lawyers while preparing, drafting, transcribing, and editing complex legal documents.

Responsibilities

  • Transcribe and prepare complex legal documents, including factums and motions.
  • Draft standard legal correspondences and pleadings for review.
  • Manage lawyer calendars, schedule appointments, and resolve conflicts.
  • Answer inquiries using judgment and discretion.
  • Maintain lawyer’s files and assist in research, document review, and preparation.
  • Provide training and guidance to legal assistants and occasionally to lawyers and law clerks.
  • Perform additional duties such as arranging medical exams and managing law library.

Skills And Critical Competencies

Required skills include a college diploma in legal secretarial studies, 5+ years of litigation experience, excellent proofreading, clear communication skills, strong organization, and proficiency with MS Office.

Additional Information

TD offers growth opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Training, onboarding, and accommodation information is provided during the interview process.

Key skills/competency

  • Legal transcription
  • Drafting
  • Proofreading
  • Scheduling
  • Research
  • Communication
  • MS Office
  • Training
  • Organization
  • Problem solving

How to Get Hired at TD

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight legal transcription and drafting skills.
  • Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize litigation and scheduling experience.
  • Prepare for behavioral questions: Reflect on teamwork and problem solving.
  • Research TD culture: Review mission, values, and recent news on LinkedIn.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review legal document transcription techniques.
Practice drafting standard legal documents.
Refresh MS Office and word processing skills.
Study legal research and file management.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time managing conflicting schedules.
Explain handling pressure in legal environments.
Discuss prioritizing multiple tasks effectively.
Detail experience training junior legal staff.