Job Description
Job Title: Litigation Assistant
Job #: 16600
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $70,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid remote flexibility
Client Profile
Our client, a leading Toronto law firm is hiring a Litigation Assistant. The firm offers a competitive salary based on experience and an excellent benefits package.
- Leading regional law firm specializing in Corporate and Securities legal practices.
- Recognized in the top band for Securities Litigation and Benchmark Canada.
- Office building conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Manage electronic organization of all correspondence documents in document management system;
- Open/ close / maintain legal files;
- Liaising with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts;
- Draft routine correspondence;
- Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system;
- Prepare legal documents and court materials,
- Schedule appointments and web meetings, conference calls and manage calendars for lawyers;
- Maintain electronic filing system; and
- Any other duties as may be required.
Requirements:
- Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma;
- 4+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant;
- Must know rules and practice direction;
- Ability to work with all levels of court;
- Skilled at managing priorities to hit multiple deadlines;
- Skills with MS Office, CMS, InterAction and ACL;
- 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 # 16600 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.