Job Description
Job Title: Litigation Assistant/Clerk Civil & Class Actions
Job #: 16858
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility
Client Profile
Our client, a Toronto law firm, is currently looking for a Litigation Assistant/Clerk. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft and assemble various court documents
- Prepare for the issuance, service and filing of various court documents
- Maintain class member database spreadsheets
- Perform a variety of administrative duties
- Respond to client and class member inquiries
- Schedule telephone calls and meetings with clients
Requirements:
- Graduate of a Legal Assistant Program;
- 3- 4 years of litigation experience within a law firm,;
- Excellent knowledge of Civil Litigation matters
- Familiarity with Class Actions
- Candidate must have completed or working towards a recognized law clerk program
- Well versed in Rules of Civil Procedure, including court procedures at various levels
- Ability to be sensitive and effective when dealing with difficult clients/class members, including knowing when to escalate issues
- Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
How To Apply
Kindly email your MS Word resume, and quote Opportunity #16858 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.