Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Assistant

Job #: 16694

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $65,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: In Office

Client Profile

 Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Litigation Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Top tier law firm specializing in a Commercial and Civil Litigation.
• Ranked #1 in Class Action Dispute Resolution by Canada Guide 2023 .
• Office located in Downtown Toronto!

Duties and Responsibilities:

 - Provide legal administrative support;

 - Schedule meetings and conferences;

 - Transcription and dictation;

 - Draft/edit correspondence and legal documents from precedents and/or dictation;

 - Manage calendars and dockets for lawyers;

 - Assist in preparation for hearings/trials;

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

 - Schedule examinations for discover, mediations and court appointments;

 - Prepare and maintaining a bring-forward system;

 - Maintain electronic filing system;

 - Liaise with the courts and clients;

 - Manage workflow of files from beginning to end; and

 - Additional tasks as required.

Requirements:

 - 4+ years' experience working as a Litigation Legal Assistant;

 - Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma from an Accredited Institution;

 - Class action experience considered an asset;

 - Knowledge of Caselines, Ghostpractice, CiteRight, ACL, NetDocs considered an asset;

 - Familiar with filing and submitting documents electronically to the Court;

 - Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Outlook and Excel);

 - Excellent communication skills, written and verbal;

 - Solid attention to detail and time management skills; and

- Ability to prioritize and meet urgent deadlines;

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16694 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.