Civil/Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid Remote)
Job Description
Civil/Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid Remote)
We’ve got a rare and immediate opening at an industry-leading law firm downtown! Our Client, located in the heart of the city, is seeking a personable and sophisticate Litigation Legal Assistant to join their practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in Civil or Commercial Litigation within a Canadian law firm. The firm’s cases are interesting and fun for those passionate in the field. – it will be sure to keep you on your toes! With two days in office and three days at home you will get to enjoy the best of both worlds. Offering benefits, a defined pension plan, and other perks, this is an opportunity you do not want to pass. If interested, apply now!
Salary: Up to $68K
Key Qualifications
- Drafting routine correspondence, using ACL;
- Organizing and maintaining office files in DMS (iManage);
- Preparation of pleadings, affidavits, exhibits, Schedule A lists, motion records and cost outlines, following general precedents;
- Preparation of affidavits of service and commissioning affidavits;
- Coordinating with process servers for service and filing of documents in the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal;
- Coordinating with court offices to book motions and hearings;
- Scheduling and managing calendars for client meetings, examinations for discovery, motions, hearings, and mediations; and
- Administrative tasks including opening and closing files, electronic filing of documents, scanning, docketing, preparation of accounts.
Qualifications
- Minimum three years of Civil or Commercial Litigation experience. Class action experience is an asset;
- Certificate or Diploma from a recognized College Legal Assistant/Law clerk program;
- Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure;
- Knowledge and understanding of filing procedures in the Ontario courts, including CaseLines;
- Knowledge and understanding of e-Discovery procedures;
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment;
- Proficient in the use and application of Word, Outlook and Excel;
- Experience using a Document Management System;
- Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, lawyers and court offices;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Attention to detail; and
- Ability to work as a team player and independently as required.
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
