Legal Administrative Assistant

1121891
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    North York
  • Profession

    Office Professionals
  • Industry

    Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Pay

    $25-28/hour
  • Closing date

    29 Oct 2025

Legal Administrative Assistant - 2 Month Contract - North York

Your new company

Hays has partnered with a leading global retail company based in North York, ON. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support our legal team with day-to-day administrative and claims-related tasks. This candidate will be required to work in-office 4 days per week.

Your new role

  • Receive and review incoming legal claims and expense reports.
  • Analyze 3–6 claims daily, extract key information, and forward to appropriate teams (e.g., Atlanta group, litigation, or general liability).
  • Identify and contact relevant individuals to gather supporting documentation for claims.
  • Follow up on outstanding documentation and ensure timely submission.
  • Translate documents as needed and maintain accurate filing of printed claim records.
  • Manage expense reporting through Concur.
  • Provide calendar management support for lawyers, as needed.
  • Assist with financial tracking and basic invoicing tasks.
  • Support ad hoc administrative tasks and contribute to team operations as required.

What you'll need to succeed

  • 3–5 years of administrative experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and willing to take initiative in a team setting.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Teams.
  • Experience with TeamConnect or similar legal case management software is an asset.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to work for a leader in the retail industry.


What you need to do now


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Talk to Vebushaginy Thayaparan, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Toronto (EN), 8 King Street East, 20th FloorTelephone:  4166408093