Job Description

Job Title: Junior Litigation Assistant

Job #: 16748

Job Type: Full time, permanent 

Location: Toronto 

Salary: $50,000

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile 

Our client, a Toronto law firm, is currently looking for a Junior Litigation Assistant (willing to train!)

• Boutique law firm specializing in commercial restructuring, litigation and business law.
• Recognized in the 2023 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
• Office building located in the heart of Downtown Toronto.

Duties & Responsibilities :

-           Provide legal administrative supporting lawyers directly

-           Open / close / maintain legal files;

-           Prepare / edit / revise pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents;

-           Manage calendars and reminder systems for lawyers;

-           Coordinate meetings and conferences;

-           Screen, answer, and/or route calls, email, and letters;

-           Manage dockets and prepare accounts; and

-           Assist with other administrative needs as necessary.

Requirements :

• Completion of Law Clerk Diploma, or similar Legal Administration certification
• Solid understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure;
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office and legal software);

       -    Positive, proactive, even-keeled, team player attitude; and

• Excellent communication, practice management, and problem-solving skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16748 in the subject line of your email.

If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.