Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Assistant/Floater

Job #: 16523

Job Type: Full time

Location: Toronto

Salary: $65,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a leading Toronto law firm is hiring a Litigation Assistant/ Floater! The firm offers a competitive salary based on experience and an excellent benefits package.

• Leading Canadian employment and labour law firm representing the interest of employers.
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2023 by The Globe and Mail.
• Office space conveniently located near Toronto’s Old City Hall!

Duties & Responsibilities :

- Perform legal assistant, clerical and administrative duties for the entire litigation team, dependent on need;

- Maintain lawyer's calendars and emails;

- Schedule appointments, book travel & accommodations;

- Arrange meetings, conference calls etc.;

- Liaising with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts;

- Draft routine correspondence;

- Assist in preparation of briefs and records for trial and hearings;

- Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system;

- Prepare legal documents;

- Prepare files for closing by file clerk;

- Maintain electronic filing system; and

- Any other duties as may be required.

Requirements:

- Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma;

- 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant,

- Experienced in employment and labour law;

- Skilled at managing priorities to hit multiple deadlines;

- Skills with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat;

- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; and

- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when interacting with clients.

HOW TO APPLY:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity # 16523 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.