Legal Assistant at Synectics Inc.

We are seeking a Construction Law Legal Assistant to support a busy legal practice focused on construction, business, real estate, and commercial litigation matters. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys managing legal documents, coordinating litigation files, supporting lawyers throughout the file lifecycle, and delivering exceptional client service in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and other legal materials.
• Support lawyers with construction law, business law, real estate, and litigation matters.
• Maintain and organize client files from opening through closing while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Manage calendars, court deadlines, meetings, and appointments.
• Coordinate communications with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct basic legal and factual research as required.
• Track billable time and assist with file administration and workflow management.
• Utilize legal practice management software to maintain organized records and support efficient file progression.
• Provide administrative support while ensuring timely and responsive client service.
• Qualifications
• Experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support role.
• Strong understanding of construction, business, and real estate legal matters.
• Proficiency in preparing and formatting legal documents, contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Legal Administration, Paralegal, or related post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with legal practice management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level of attention to detail, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an on-site, team-oriented environment.