Intermediate Legal Assistant (Ontario)

Samfiru Tumarkin; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy litigation firm in Ontario is seeking a full-time legal assistant with 3 to 5 years of experience in civil litigation. The successful candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills, with the option to work remotely or in-office. Responsibilities include managing court documents and providing administrative assistance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in plaintiff-side civil litigation.
• Experience in employment law is an asset.
• Familiar with the civil litigation process and Rules of Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Proofreading and compiling court documents.
• Filing court documents and serving them on opposing counsel.
• Booking calls for the lawyer(s) and handling administrative duties.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Teamwork

Flexibility

Ability to prioritize

Job description

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is a busy litigation firm with offices in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Our lawyers specialize in employment law, as well as personal injury and disability law.

Our Toronto office is looking for a full-time legal assistant with 3 to 5 years’ experience, particularly in the civil litigation process, including the Rules of Civil Procedure, at the Ontario Superior Court and Small Claims Court levels.

Experience in employment law would be considered an asset. The successful candidate will have the option to work remotely, hybrid, or in-office.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3 years’ experience in plaintiff-side civil litigation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• A proactive and forward-thinking approach
• Flexibility to work independently or as part of a team
• A willingness to provide vacation/sick/time off coverage
• The ability to prioritize and meet urgent deadlines

Some of the tasks that you would be responsible for include, but aren’t limited to, the following:

• Proofreading and compiling court documents to be filed and served
• Filing of court documents
• Editing correspondence and forwarding same to opposing counsel, clients, etc.
• Booking calls for the lawyer(s)
• Serving documents on opposing counsel

We’re looking for an excellent team player who’s responsive, proactive, eager to learn, adaptable, and enjoys a fast-paced, but welcoming and supportive, environment.

The right candidate will be someone who can assist with all administrative duties from filing and handling trust transactions to billing, and is also familiar with scheduling mediations, examinations, and pre-trials.

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is in a hybrid working model. As a requirement for remote working, you’ll need a strong home internet connection.

Salary is commensurate with experience and is part of a competitive total compensation package. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity for similar roles.

Samfiru Tumarkin LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest! However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted (NO phone calls, please).

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