Legal Assistant (Floater)

Legal Assistant (Floater)

Some Legal Assistant roles keep you tied to one desk—this one lets you see the whole firm in action. Our Client, a highly regarded and genuinely supportive law firm, is seeking a versatile Legal Assistant  who enjoys variety and has a minimum of five (5) years litigation legal assistance experience. In this role, you will assist different practice groups, keeping lawyers organized, files moving, and deadlines on track while gaining exposure across multiple areas of law. The firm offers a competitive salary, full benefits from day one, a discretionary annual bonus, and a flexible hybrid schedule, all within a culture that truly values its legal support team and makes an effort to bring people together through regular team events, shared office days, and firm celebrations throughout the year. If you are adaptable, proactive, and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this could be a fantastic fit. Apply now!

Salary: Up to $75K (Based on Experience)

• Provide support to three lawyers (junior and senior lawyers) and participate in our legal assistant shadow program;
• Draft, format, proofread and finalize memos, correspondence, and documentation;
• Prepare transcription of written or recorded documents;
• Photocopy, fax, and bind documents;
• Arrange for service and follow-up with process servers regarding service and filing of documents;
• Enter dockets, prepare monthly financial reports, and submit expenses;
• Organize, maintain, purge, and update closed file records.

Qualifications

• Legal secretary/assistant certificate/diploma;
• (5) years previous experience as a litigation Legal Assistant, specifically in civil, commercial, regulatory college, and employment sectors
• Experience working in commercial litigation/employment and/or labour litigation is preferable;
• Proficiency working in a document management system (DMS);
• Adept at handling multiple, often conflicting priorities;
• Experience with CaseLines and Acumin accounting software (preferred);
• Enjoys working independently as well as collaboratively;
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

To apply, please forward your resume to Jennifer Mulligan at jennifer@cartelinc.com

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