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About the role

  • Assistant providing day-to-day administrative support to the Director, IP Business at a law firm. Responsibilities include managing tasks, internal communications, and project support in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to Director, IP Business to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Maintain and update task trackers to ensure all assignments, deadlines, communications, and action items are accounted for and completed.
  • Proactively follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure outstanding items are addressed.
  • Review and organize email threads and file histories to summarize key information and identify next steps.
  • Respond promptly to requests and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare draft email communications at the direction of the Director and assist in the creation and maintenance of internal manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documentation.
  • Ensure records, documents, trackers, and files are accurate, complete, and kept up to date in accordance with firm standards.
  • Support projects and initiatives by preparing reports, maintaining trackers, and following up on deliverables.
  • Coordinate administrative tasks and operational workflows to support team effectiveness.
  • Process, track, and reconcile expenses and department credit card statements.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling boardrooms and arranging catering or audio‑visual equipment as required.
  • Work cooperatively within the team to provide backup coverage and ensure continuity of support.
  • Participate in departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Office Administration is required.
  • 1-2 years related experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services firm.
  • Proficient in MS Office product suite.
  • Strong client service orientation combined with the ability to manage multiple client needs at the same time.
  • Comfortable with working in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong time management skills to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to write clearly and concisely, and to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, efficient and organized.
  • Strong working knowledge of an electronic document management system.
  • Comfortable working with structured processes.
  • Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$52,000 - CA$60,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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