Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Job #: 16983

Job Type: Full time, permanent 

Location: Toronto 

Salary: $70,000

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile 

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

Duties and Responsibilities: 

-            Prepare correspondence and legal documents court materials, and assemble documents both electronically and hard copy, including review and editing skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency;

-           Manage electronic organization of all correspondence documents in document management system and in accordance with court filing procedures, signing and filing of documents;

-           Prepare internal and external communications including letters, emails and memos;

-           Manage client file deadlines and diarize key dates in Outlook;

-           Prepare and deliver monthly client invoices and following up on outstanding accounts;

-           Open/ close / maintain legal files;

-           Schedule appointments and web meetings, conference calls and manage calendars for lawyers; and

-           Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements:

-           Graduate of a Legal Assistant Program;

-           3- 5 years of litigation experience within a law firm, with experience in corporate tax law an asset;

-           Solid understanding of litigation including Rules of Civil Procedures, knowledge of the Federal Court Rules and Tax Court of Canada rules an asset;

-           Strong proficiency with MS Office, DocuSign, ACL, Adobe Acrobat, document managements systems, experience with Aderant Accounting program an asset;

-           Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere

-           Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

-           Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills; and

-           Client focused, professional, and positive attitude.

How To Apply 

Kindly email your MS Word resume, and quote Opportunity #16983 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.