Legal Assistant (Dispute Resolution & Advocacy)
Job Description
Legal Assistant (Dispute Resolution & Advocacy)
Looking for a legal assistant role that truly stands out? Join a firm that’s as passionate about your success as you are! Our Client is seeking a talented Legal Assistant with at least three years’ experience in corporate or construction litigation to join their exceptional team.
At this firm, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover a collaborative and dynamic workplace where your contributions are valued. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance with hybrid work options (three days in-office). Your next great career opportunity starts here! Apply now.
Salary: Up to $80K
Key Responsibilities
- Scheduling calls, meetings and appointments
- Requesting conflict checks, opening and closing files;
- Communicating with clients, experts, service providers and the courts;
- Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence;
- Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court documents;
- Maintaining calendars and an effective bring forward (BF) system;
- Preparing and sending invoices, and communicating with clients about billing-related matters;
- Drafting documents based on precedents;
- Communicating with prospective clients as a first point of contact;
- Completing registrations for various events, conferences, and other programming;
- Organizing and submitting expense reports;
- File maintenance and organization including scanning and uploading into DMS (document management system);
- Other duties related to the administration of the practice.
Qualifications:
- At least 3 (three) years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Corporate and/or Construction Litigation;
- Experience in Insolvency, Corporate Restructuring, and Mergers & Acquisitions is an asset;
- Experience with corporate finance documents and deals is an asset;
- Deep familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly as it pertains to service rules and deadlines;
- A keen attention to detail;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- The ability to work effectively on a team and individually;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Experience with technology and working in a remote/hybrid environment;
- Experience with Case Center and Justice Services Online (JSO) portal required;
- Experience with ACL, RelativityOne, iManage and/or OneDrive is an asset.
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
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