Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Job Description
Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Are you a dedicated and hard-working legal assistant with experience in commercial litigation? If yes, we have the perfect job for you! Our Client, a well-respected and continually growing law firm, is looking for a Commercial Litigation Assistant to join their Toronto office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in commercial litigation, incredible communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
This position allows you to work with some of the best industry experts and be a part a supportive and positive work environment. You will also be offered incredible benefits, perks, and a competitive salary! Apply now.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and proofreading correspondence, accounts and various transactional documents and forms.
- Preparing court documents, booking court appointments, examinations and client meetings.
- Dealing with and responding to client inquiries expeditiously and conducting follow up as required.
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail, including maintenance of email accounts and managing files; maintaining precedent systems as may be required within the Firm protocol for knowledge management.
- Maintaining and organizing files in a timely manner both electronic and hard copy as required.
- General administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and meetings, photocopying materials, booking meeting rooms and making travel arrangements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years of demonstrated work experience within the areas of construction litigation, employment litigation and general corporate-commercial litigation;
- Experience in managing a litigation practice;
- Flexible, time conscious, deadline oriented and able to prioritize;
- Resourceful, including good problem solving skills;
- Exceptional ability to effectively manage multiple priorities;
- Professional individual who works well under pressure;
- Solid customer service approach; and
- Function easily in a customized MS Word and DMS environment.
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
