WeirFoulds LLP

Legal Assistant

• Manage and track deadlines, conditional dates, appointments, lawyers’ calendars, and scheduling
• Prepare status reports summarizing client portfolios
• Prepare routine legal documents and letters from notes, dictation, instructions, and precedents
• Open and close electronic files and maintain detailed matter/client lists
• Maintain the electronic filing system (iManage) for each client matter
• Run monthly accounts and review entries for accuracy and completeness
• Enter dockets into accounting software (3E)
• Manage internal and external communications, including calls, mail, faxes, and email
• Respond to client inquiries and conduct follow-up as required
• Enter and update client contact lists in the CRM (InterAction)
• Work with the Marketing and BD department as required
• Schedule appointments and meetings, book meeting rooms, and make travel arrangements
• Coordinate with internal departments to provide documents and materials on time
• Assess and establish work priorities
• Support colleagues and cover absences
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned