Job Description
Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Job #: 16640
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $60,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits
Remote Flexibility: Fully in office
Client Profile Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities. - Regional multi-service law firm with expertise in expertise in litigation & advocacy, real estate and business law.
- Recognized by Lexpert in the Top 20 Largest Toronto Law Firms.
- Office space conveniently located in Toronto's Financial District!
Duties and Responsibilities: - Managing multiple lawyers and their practices by maintaining their calendars and emails;
- Arrange meetings, conference calls etc.; - Assist in preparation for hearings/trials; - Liaise with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts;
- Schedule examinations for discover, mediations and court appointments;
- Work with various programs such as Caselines, ACL, Conveyancer, Teraview and Divorcemate;
- Draft routine correspondence; - Serve documents on opposing counsel;
- Prepare and maintaining a bring-forward system;
- Prepare legal documents;
- Maintain electronic filing system; and
- Any other duties as may be required.
Requirements:
- Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma;
- Experience with Tort;
- Must have strong skills in billing, admin, file openings,
- 10+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant with Litigation;
- A strong understanding of the Supreme Court Civil / Small Claims Rules,
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel,
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; and
- Ability to prioritize and meet urgent deadlines.
How To Apply: Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16640 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.