DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the daily operation of busy litigation practices

Administrative – create and monitor bring-forward systems, coordinate and arrange travel and external commitments, meetings

File Maintenance 

Dictation – transcribe and revise notes, memos, letters, and other correspondence / documents

Assist with preparation of expense reports, docket entries, accounts, pre-bills, and other financial administrative duties

Prepare, assemble, and draft various litigation documents, correspondence and briefs for court filings, distribution, service or other

Responsible for formatting documents, using internal firm standards and styles

Must understand court requirements and rules surrounding submitting documents for Divisional Court, Federal Court, Superior Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada

Responsible for serving and filing all electronic and hardcopy documents. Understand and be able to use available legal software in everyday operations. Organize logistics and help Lawyers prepare for all court appearances including trial

QUALIFICATIONS:

3 + years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant is required; Commercial Litigation experience is preferred

Post-secondary education in a Legal Assistant/Administration program or equivalent required Law Clerk Certificate or Diploma is not required but will be considered an asset

KEY SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS:

Advanced proficiency using Microsoft 365 applications, Document Management System (iManage / Worksite / Filesite), Digital Dictation software (Phillips Speech Exec.) and Adobe Acrobat

Ability to effectively use Automated Civil Litigation (ACL), Accounting Software (Lighthouse or 3E), Docket Software (Carpe Diem) and Electronic Court Filing applications (CaseLines)

Must be a team-player who possesses excellent communication skills.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.