Legal Assistant Position - Join a Dynamic Legal Operations Team

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join our legal operations team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a range of legal functions, supporting documentation, compliance, research, and interdepartmental coordination. If you have a legal background and a passion for efficient legal processes, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research using platforms like Westlaw and Lexis.
• Draft essential legal documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Access Agreement templates.
• Manage documentation by filing, redacting, and extracting content to ensure confidentiality and legal compliance.
• Develop and maintain standard legal templates for internal use.
• Offer first-level support to the legal team on operational matters.
• Stay updated with legal developments by engaging in learning opportunities and reading relevant publications.
• Communicate efficiently across teams and departments.
• Contribute to organizational success by taking ownership of new tasks and identifying opportunities to add value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or in a similar legal support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to suggest and implement improvements.