Legal Assistant
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- Milton, ON
- $50,000-65,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Milton, Ontario - onsite position
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
Compensation: $50,000 - 65,000, competitive benefits packageAbout the Opportunity
An established but growing legal practice specializing in estate-related matters is seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant to join its onsite team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a professional setting, enjoys working closely with a senior legal professional, and takes pride in delivering accurate, polished work. The successful candidate will support a small, dedicated office where professionalism, reliability, and strong client service are essential. This position involves a blend of legal document preparation, administrative coordination, and hands-on support in daily operations.What You'll Do
- Provide direct administrative and legal support to a senior lawyer
- Draft, proofread, and format legal correspondence and documentation
- Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and track deadlines
- Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems
- Assist with billing, time entry, and docket management
- Communicate professionally with clients, external parties, and court offices
- Prepare and file court materials, including electronic submissions
- Support case preparation, document organization, and workflow coordination
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
- Perform general office duties such as scanning, data entry, and document management
- Contribute to smooth daily operations within the Milton office
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in a law firm
- Completion of a Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, or Office Administration - Legal program
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, confidentiality, and office procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and law-firm software applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, dependable, and client?service oriented
- Opportunity to work closely with senior legal professionals
- Hands-on experience in a specialized legal environment
- Room to grow skills, responsibilities, and professional confidence
- A supportive working culture that values integrity, precision, and collaboration