Commercial Litigation Assistant
ID: 3526
Job Description
Commercial Litigation Assistant
If you wish to work for a law firm that is consistently quoted as the best for its exceptional work, supportive work culture and team of experts, we have the right job for you! Our client, one of the premier business law practices in Canada, is recruiting for a construction litigation assistant. Successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage a busy practice, have a keen eye for details, excellent organization skills and strong communicational prowess.
What you will enjoy:
- Working with partners who are industry experts
- The opportunity to be part of a supportive and positive work milieu.
- 4 weeks’ vacation.
- Incredible benefits including RRSP matching, wellness/fitness reimbursement.
Location: Toronto
Salary: up to 68k
As a legal assistant, your responsibilities include:
- Digital Dictation, docket entry, preparation of accounts, opening files/closing Files, organizing and maintaining files
- Preparation and editing of correspondence and legal documents including Pleadings, Orders, Consents/Authorizations, Affidavit of Documents, Motion Records, Pre-Trial Briefs and Trial Records
- Review documentation and claims from new files
- Organize and request productions and medical documentation from clients
- Assist with authorizations, undertakings, discoveries and productions
- Opening and closing files
- Communicating professionally with clients and all levels of staff
- Other duties as required
What you’ll bring
- Minimum 3 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm
- Legal assistant diploma plus additional courses an asset
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask while paying attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and strong technical skills (including Microsoft Office, Outlook and PC Law) and fast learner to new systems and processes
To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina Ungar, Manager – Legal Support sabrina@cartelinc.com
