Job Description

Litigation Assistant - Trade
Job #: 17119
Job Type: Permanent 
Location: Toronto
Salary:$75,000
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a busy litigation practice and enjoys working collaboratively with lawyers and other legal professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and assembly of litigation, tribunal and court documents, including electronic filings;
• Assist with information response filings for administrative audits and investigations;
• Prepare protected and public versions of confidential documents for tribunal filings, including appropriate redactions;
• Convert and prepare Microsoft Word and Excel documents using Adobe;
• Coordinate with process servers regarding the service and filing of court materials;
• Liaise with tribunal and court offices regarding hearings, motion bookings and related filings;
• Draft, revise, proofread and format correspondence and legal documents, including memos, letters, emails, reports, presentations, court forms and court materials;
• Ensure all documents are accurate, complete and properly formatted;
• Liaise with lawyers and internal and external contacts regarding file progression;
• Provide administrative support to lawyers and other legal professionals, including file opening and closing, scheduling meetings, arranging travel and coordinating accommodations;
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper client files;
• Assist with docket entries, billing coordination, expense processing and invoice payments;
• Provide backup and overflow support to lawyers, law clerks and legal assistants as required;
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve administrative matters; and
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation;
• Post-secondary education in Legal Administration or equivalent;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, Adobe Pro and other legal-specific technologies;
• Experience with or knowledge of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Federal Courts, Rules of Civil Procedure, and court practices and procedures considered an asset;
• Understanding of metadata preferred;
• Experience with Aderant or another legal billing system considered an asset;
• Understanding of the billing lifecycle, expense processing and invoice payments considered an asset;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Exceptional proofreading, grammar and attention to detail;
• Professional and discreet with the ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and firm members;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; and
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly email your MS Word resume to reception@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #17119 in the subject line of your email.

If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please contact your recruitment consultant.