Civil Litigation Legal Assistant
ID: 8367
Job Description
Civil Litigation Legal Assistant
Our Client, with decades of experience in the industry, have built a reputation of fostering success for their employees, ensuring that your professional development is supported. They are looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant, with a minimum of five years relevant legal experience, to join their Toronto office. If you are a highly motivated individual with the right qualifications and would like to gain invaluable experience through this position, apply now! Amazing benefits, hybrid remote schedule, and competitive salary offered.
Salary: Up to $70K
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage the daily operation of two Partners and one Associate with a primary focus in Commercial Litigation, Labour and Employment Law, Municipal Law, Administrative Law, and Indigenous Law (other areas include litigation relating to real estate and real property disputes, construction and quasi-criminal regulatory prosecutions)
- Prepare, edit and complete all necessary correspondence and documentation
- Assist with the finalization of various litigation documents for Civil, Commercial, Divisional and Court of Appeal including but not limited to motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents and bill of costs
- Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, court staff and lawyers’ offices
- Handle daily administrative details
- Manage duties related to accounting (dockets, bills, expenses, etc.)
- Arrange meetings
- Calendar management
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation
- Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
- Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite of applications
- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgement and decision making
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly organized and stellar attention to detail
- Resourceful
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
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