Legal Assistant Careers
Our legal assistants primarily support the efforts of assigned lawyers at the organization, assisting with day-to-day tasks such as preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents, opening, updating, organizing, maintaining, and closing legal files and matters – paper and electronic.
Our most successful legal assistants are extremely flexible, highly motivated with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. They have the ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team, with a mature, positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Growth and Opportunity
At TDS, we are committed to supporting the growth and development of all our team members, including practicum students. We believe that providing an early, meaningful experience is key to building a strong foundation for a successful career. Many of our practicum students transition into full-time roles as legal assistants.
Our legal assistants often advance by taking on additional responsibilities such as the role of Team Lead, and some continue their development by becoming paralegals. No matter where your career path leads, TDS is dedicated to helping you grow, learn, and succeed.Practicum Students
Our practicum students gain meaningful, hands-on experience by supporting our teams with tasks such as research, drafting documents, and maintaining files — both paper and electronic. Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and professional practicum students thrive at TDS, working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Starting your career in the right place sets the foundation for long-term success. At TDS, we are committed to helping practicum students build their skills, grow their confidence, and take the first steps toward a rewarding legal or professional career.
Team Lead
The add-on role of Team Lead is assignable to a legal assistant or paralegal and is responsible for supervising a Support Services team, which serves a specific area of legal practice. Team Leads work to find ways to streamline processes and identify and address work-load imbalances. They also coach, develop and engage their team members.
Paralegal
Legal assistants may advance their career by becoming paralegals. Working under the supervision of a lawyer, paralegals research legal matters, draft documents and correspondence, and prepare legal documents. Learn more about paralegals on the Paralegal Career Stream page.
Business Professionals
Several of our assistants have taken their legal career outside their current trajectory and found opportunities to work in other areas of the Firm. TDS assistants have gone on to work in departments such as Accounting, Administration or Human Resources, while others have gone on to become lawyers.
We are currently looking for legal assistants.
