Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant

Job #: 17149
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Midtown
Salary: $65,000
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a well-established law firm, is 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 enjoys working in a busy litigation practice. The successful candidate will provide administrative and litigation support, assisting with court filings, document preparation, scheduling and file management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread and prepare correspondence, court documents and other legal materials;

• Serve and file documents with various courts and tribunals, including the OLRB, Superior Court, Small Claims Court and HRTO;

• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing parties and other stakeholders;

• Coordinate schedules, appointments and virtual meetings;

• Maintain calendars, diarize important deadlines and manage bring-forward systems;

• Assist with opening, maintaining and closing client files;

• Organize and maintain electronic filing systems; and

• Provide general administrative and litigation support as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a law firm, preferably in civil litigation;

• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma, or equivalent legal education;

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;

• Excellent written and verbal communication, grammar and proofreading skills;

• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage competing deadlines;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and excellent keyboarding skills;

• Highly dependable with excellent time management and interpersonal skills; and

• Experience with Actionstep (formerly Soluno) is considered an asset.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly email your resume to reception@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #17149 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please contact your recruitment consultant.