Legal Research Specialist
Legal Research Specialist
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Job Description
We are seeking to hire a Legal Research Specialist to join our Content Development Team at the Toronto office. This presents a great opportunity for a legal professional eager to apply their expertise in a technology-driven setting ideal for someone looking to transition from traditional practice or shift into a role where law technology and innovation converge.
About LEAP
LEAP is the leading provider of Legal Practice Productivity Solutions in the world and is part of ATI one of the largest international LegalTech companies. For more than 30 years our curiosity and commitment to continual improvement have kept us reimagining productivity tools for lawyers and their staff to support our guiding purpose which is to Help lawyers who help people. The market-leading software we develop and support is used by more than 100000 lawyers and their staff in small and medium-sized law firms.
Working alongside our international team of passionate high achievers youll join a fast-growing technology business where things seldom stay the same for long. With more than 1000 smart caring and ambitious LEAPsters working together across Australia Canada the United States the United Kingdom the Republic of Ireland Poland and New Zealand youll be in good company here.
Meet the team
The Content team undertakes a lot of project work on new content initiatives. This role is responsible for legal research regarding new projects and will be a key player in ensuring the successful delivery of these projects to our clients. This is the perfect position for someone who wants to use their legal background but is not looking for a traditional legal career or for someone who would like a career change from a traditional legal career. We are looking for candidates who not only have legal knowledge and experience but who are also able to adapt to working in a software company environment and are comfortable using technology. We are looking for people who are driven by finding better ways of doing things.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Conducting legal research across multiple areas of law and Canadian provinces to identify how LEAP can best support practitioners.
- Communicating with clients and obtaining feedback using this knowledge to guide the Forms & Development team to bring recommendations to life.
- Overseeing matter types in different areas of law and advising on how to improve matter types for clients.
- Overseeing LEAPs growing library of automated court and government forms advising on how these forms should populate with data pulled directly from client files.
- Using AI tools to draft prompt templates for legal documents such as affidavits and letters helping streamline workflows for our users.
- Contributing to new Content initiatives through legal research and project support playing a key role in ensuring successful project delivery to our clients.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
- 3 years of experience working in the legal industry as a lawyer law clerk or paralegal
- Fluency in written and spoken English is crucial;
- Excellent legal research skills with a strong passion for conducting research.
- Ability to strategize and improve processes to maximize quality output.
- Experience working on multi-level projects.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong commitment to deliver excellent client service.
- Ability to work well independently and within a collaborative team environment.
- Experience balancing competing priorities and shifting deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
DESIRABLE
- Experience using a legal document management software program; and
- Experience working on large-scale multi-level projects.
BENEFITS
What youll get
Why work at LEAP
There are endless opportunities within our business to progress and grow your career and full training is provided so an aptitude and hunger to learn is essential. We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent group insurance benefits
- RRSP with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including starting at 4 weeks vacation sick days floater/personal days and volunteer days
- Hybrid working model at our beautiful and modern downtown Toronto office as well as work from home days
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment filled with learning and support
At LEAP
We care about what we do and the people we work with
We continually improve to be the best
We NEVER EVER GIVE UP!
At LEAP we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live including those with disabilities. LEAP is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
