Civil / Commercial Litigation Law Clerk

EStaffSearch; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EStaffSearch is seeking Legal Assistants for immediate openings at top law firms in Toronto, ON. You will utilize your legal expertise to support various areas, including corporate and civil litigation, while enjoying a hybrid work model and excellent growth opportunities. Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential.

Benefits

Flexibility of Hybrid Work Model

Opportunities for Growth

Excellent Compensation Packages

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a variety of legal areas.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong grammatical proficiency.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handling administrative duties including drafting letters and coordinating meetings.
• Dealing with client inquiries and maintaining a bring-forward system.
• Preparing initial drafts of routine documents and organizing filing systems.

Skills

Client Service Focus

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Independence

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Technical Proficiency

Education

Post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting Systems

Docketing Systems

Data Management Systems

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a variety of Legal Assistant positions to join some of Canada's top law firms. You will have legal experience in one or a combination of corporate, tax, commercial and / or civil litigation, commercial real estate, condos, patents, and wills and estates. In addition to having a strong client service focus, you have strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. You are able to work independently and collaboratively with the team while treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. These are immediate openings in Toronto, ON that offer excellent compensation packages, opportunities for growth, and the flexibility of a Hybrid work model! Summary of Core Responsibilities : Handling all administrative duties such as drafting letters, coordinating meetings, processing invoices and expenses, etc. Dealing with and responding to client inquiries and conducting follow up as required. Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system, as well as providing appropriate reminders. Preparing initial drafts of routine documents based on precedents, revisions, comparisons, track changes, etc. Ensuring all physical and electronic filing is organized and updated on a regular basis. General administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and meetings, photocopying materials, booking meeting rooms, making travel arrangements, etc.; working with other related Departments / services internally to provide documents and other materials on time to meet client needs. Other projects and duties, as assigned. Core Skills & Requirements : Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course. A minimum of 3+ years’ working experience in any of the following areas of law : combination of corporate, tax, commercial and / or civil litigation, commercial real estate, condos, patents, and wills and estates. In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written). Technology-savvy with excellent technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of accounting / docketing systems and data management systems (i.E., Elite and iManage). Excellent organizational / follow up skills; attention to detail, proof reading and accuracy are required. Able to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Must have excellent problem solving skills Strong grammatical skills, including punctuation and proofreading, attention to detail and accuracy are a must. Thank you in advance for your interest in this Legal Assistant roles!

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Litigation Law Clerk • Toronto, ON, Toronto Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada