Legal Administrative Assistant
JOB_53513101121891Job type
ContractLocation
North YorkProfession
Office ProfessionalsIndustry
Retail & Consumer GoodsPay
$25-28/hourClosing 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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.
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Talk to Vebushaginy Thayaparan, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Toronto (EN), 8 King Street East, 20th FloorTelephone: 4166408093JOB_53513101121891