Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Assistant  

Job #: 16891

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $70,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote

Client Profile

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

-     International business law firm with offices across Canada.

-     Leaders in project their experience spans asset classes, regions, size, complexity and stage.

• Office space located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

-           Provide legal administrative support to assigned lawyers and their clients;

-           Maintain lawyer’s calendars and emails;

-           Arrange meetings, conference calls etc.;

-           Arrange travel bookings for lawyers;

-           Photocopy, print, organize couriers, and send out of letters and faxes;

-           Maintain physical and electronic filing system and open/close files;

-           Support lawyers in marketing activities including involvement in preparation of pitches and presentations;

-           Liaise with lawyer and billing coordinator to prepare accounts on a regular basis;

-           Liaise with lawyer, client, and Finance department to collect on overdue accounts;

-           Arrange opening/closing of client matters in accounting system

-           Address basic client queries;

-           Liaise and work closely with Document Specialists and Support Assistants, as appropriate, to ensure tasks are completed within a timely manner;

-           Any other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements:

-           5+ years’ experience working in a legal professional services firm;

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

-           Good knowledge of civil litigation practice and procedures, and the Rules of Civil Procedure;

-           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 #16891 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.