We are currently looking to add a Litigation Legal Assistant to our team. This position will provide dedicated support to a Senior Partner within our Litigation Department.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From $22.20/hr, with starting wage determined by experience and qualifications
Key Requirements
- Three (3) or more years of law firm experience, specifically in Litigation.
- Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Assistant Diploma preferred, but not mandatory.
- A comprehensive understanding of legal terminology and knowledge of applicable court rules, procedures, and regulations.
- A high proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Document Management software.
- Exceptional technical skills in file organization and document preparation, including drafting, amending, editing, comparisons/track changes, and database entry.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, lawyers, colleagues, and third parties.
- Strong attention to detail and diligent proofreading skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively, while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, revise, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, court forms, affidavits, briefs, and other legal documentation.
- Manage litigation files from opening to closing, including file organization, document management, court filings, and monitoring deadlines and court dates.
- Provide legal and administrative support on litigation matters by liaising with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, insurers, and other third parties, while assisting lawyers throughout the file lifecycle.
- Process accounts, including entering and proofreading dockets, preparing retainer letters, sending invoices, and following up on outstanding accounts.
- Coordinate meetings, discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, examinations, and other related appointments, including preparing agendas and supporting materials.
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendars.
- Handle incoming mail, email, and correspondence.
- Maintain detailed filing system (electronic and physical).
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package based on years of service entering the firm, including health and dental benefits, and an RRSP matching program.
- Paid time off including three (3) weeks’ vacation minimum and ten (10) personal/sick days.
- Use of advanced and forward-looking technology.
- The ability to work on a diverse range of files with a multitude of clients.
Qualified candidates are asked to reply to this ad .
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Applicants who require accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to notify us so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Accommodations are available on request for all stages of the selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $22.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
