Litigation Legal Assistant (Contract – 18 Months)
ID: 6751
Job Description
Litigation Legal Assistant (Contract – 18 Months)
Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented and keen Litigation Assistant to join their team on a contract-basis. If you have an eye for detail and a minimum of five years’ litigation legal experience, this is the right job for you. So, what are you waiting for? APPLY NOW and begin the journey to your future!
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and completion of various commercial and employment litigation documentation such as motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, bill of costs, cost outlines, writs of seizure and sale, Human Rights Tribunal pleadings, Labour Relations Board documents and correspondence
- Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, as well as with various court and tribunal offices and opposing counsel(s)
- Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
- Calendar management including arranging meetings
- The ability to be flexible to the changing demands of the job
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Takes initiative
- Confidential
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years’ Litigation legal experience
- Previous experience with Caselines
- Successful completion of a post-secondary level legal assistant or law clerk course
- Superior knowledge of various courts and the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Strong technical skills using MS Office and ACL (Automated Civil Litigation)
- Extremely organized and meticulous with follow-up and detail and in dealing with matters containing voluminous documents
- Ability to take initiative and problem solve
- Client service oriented
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
