Support Assistant

Torys LLP

. Provide routine administrative support to legal assistants and principals across the Toronto office, including visiting lawyers .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaJunior💰 CA$45,000 - CA$55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills while providing administrative support in a legal environment. Proficient in document management and client service, ensuring efficient operations and communication within a professional services firm.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MS Office SuiteAdobe AcrobatDocument Management SystemClient Service OrientationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Document PreparationData EntryElectronic FilingQuality CheckingPhotocopier OperationScanner OperationBinding Equipment OperationOrganizing DocumentsCollating DocumentsPrinting Documents

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

PDF Creator SoftwareNuance Power PDFElectronic Document Management System

Industry Keywords

Professional Services FirmLegal SupportAdministrative SupportOffice Supplies ManagementTravel Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide routine administrative support to legal assistants and principals across the Toronto office, including visiting lawyers
Code, bookmark, quality-check, organize, print, scan, reproduce, sort, collate, and finish documents
Complete a high volume of work accurately
Assist with electronic filing according to instructions and firm/practice group guidelines
Support visiting lawyers by maintaining office supplies and ensuring computers, phones, and printers are operational
Ensure principals know who to contact for document support during and after hours
Liaise with visiting lawyers’ assistants to coordinate and confirm travel arrangements and arrival requirements
Prepare Cerlox binders, closing folders, and closing books
Coordinate vacation, breaks/lunches, and absenteeism with the team/quad
Perform ad hoc duties such as data entry

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 year related experience, preferably within a professional services firm
Experience working with photocopiers, scanners, and binding equipment
Strong working knowledge of MS Office product suite
Knowledge of PDF creator and editor software such as Adobe Acrobat or Nuance Power PDF
Experience using an electronic document management system would be an asset
Strong client service orientation and ability to manage multiple client needs simultaneously
Excellent organizational, planning, prioritization, and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions and standard work processes
Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new technology
Successful background checks, including criminal record, social media, and employment and educational background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid designation in the posting
Diversity, inclusive, and accessible work environment
Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities
Employment subject to background checks