Chaitons LLP is an established multi-practice law firm with a reputation for excellence. We provide quality service in corporate matters, commercial real estate, restructuring and insolvency, financings, mortgage enforcement and commercial litigation. We are currently recruiting for experienced full-time Law Clerks and Legal Assistants to join our Mortgage Enforcement and Litigation Departments.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure;
· Drafting correspondence and pleadings;
· Communicating with lawyers, clients, process servers and other third parties;
· Assisting lawyers and law clerks as required.
Qualifications:
· Minimum 3-5 years' civil litigation experience;
· Ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative as required;
· Possess Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate from a recognized institution;
· Excellent keyboarding skills with proficiency in MS Office applications;
· Extremely organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
· Knowledge of litigation software including document management.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Litigation: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate/Law Clerk Diploma (required)
Work Location: In person
