Legal Assistant
City : Hamilton
Category : Yearly Direct Hire
Industry : Recruitment/Staffing
Employer : The Adecco Group
Legal Assistant job opening in Milton, ON
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Milton, Ontario – onsite position
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
Compensation: $50,000 – 65,000, competitive benefits package
About 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
Qualifications
Why This Role?
Vacancy Status: This posting is for a future vacancy.
If this is what you are looking for as you build your career in the legal arena, please be sure to apply now as we anticipate receiving the confirmed details soon.
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Milton, Ontario – onsite position
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
Compensation: $50,000 – 65,000, competitive benefits package
About 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
Qualifications
- 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
Why This Role?
- 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
Vacancy Status: This posting is for a future vacancy.
If this is what you are looking for as you build your career in the legal arena, please be sure to apply now as we anticipate receiving the confirmed details soon.
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.