Litigation Legal Assistant 
Job Description
Litigation Legal Assistant
We have a RARE opportunity that could set your career in the right direction! Our Client, a large, full-service, national law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Toronto office. With years of experience in the industry, this firm knows how to care and provide support for their employees the right way. Our Client offers opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to work with some of the best legal professionals in the field. The skills and experiences you will gain from this firm will stay with you for a lifetime! Apply now.
Salary: Up to $65K
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting/proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents
- Providing transcriptions
- Managing multiple lawyers and their practices
- Preparing special reports including gathering and summarizing data
- Maintaining physical and electronic document system
- Preparing bills of costs
- Calendar and email management
- Exercising initiative and judgement to relieve lawyers of administrative detail
- Working with various programs such as Caselines, ACL, Conveyancer, Teraview, Divorcemate etc. as required
- Opening and closing files
- Collaborating with other legal assistants on larger projects
- Providing back-up support for absences
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in the legal industry
- Team-player attitude with strong communication skills
- Thorough understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to multi-task and manage your time in a fast-paced environment*
- Willingness to learn
- Strong working knowledge of all accounting and billing procedures
- Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma an asset
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
