Legal Assistant (Dispute Resolution & Advocacy)

Cartel Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading legal firm as a Legal Assistant specializing in Dispute Resolution & Advocacy. This role requires three years of experience in corporate or construction litigation, and offers a dynamic workplace with a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will manage client interactions, court documents, and scheduling, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Corporate, Commercial, and/or Construction Litigation.
• Deep familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure and service rules.
• Experience in Insolvency, Corporate Restructuring, and Mergers & Acquisitions is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling calls, meetings, and appointments.
• Communicating with clients, experts, service providers, and the courts.
• Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Technology proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

Case Center

Justice Services Online (JSO)

ACL

RelativityOne

iManage

OneDrive

Job description

Legal Assistant (Dispute Resolution & Advocacy)

Legal Assistant (Dispute Resolution & Advocacy)

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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, Commercial, 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;
• 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 [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Administrative

• Industries

  Legal Services

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