Legal Assistant (Dispute Resolution & Advocacy) (9857)

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team specializing in Litigation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment that values your input and career growth. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including scheduling, drafting legal documents, and maintaining client communications. With a commitment to work-life balance and hybrid work options, this firm provides a comprehensive benefits package to support your professional development. If you're passionate about law and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Hybrid Work Options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation.
• Deep familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling calls, meetings, and appointments.
• Drafting and filing court documents and correspondence.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Legal Assistant Certification

Tools

Case Center

Justice Services Online (JSO)

iManage

OneDrive

ACL

RelativityOne

Job description

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 Litigation (Dispute Resolution & Advocacy) 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 $68K

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 Litigation;
• Experience in Insolvency, Corporate or Commercial List 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;
• Excellent communication skills;
• 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.

How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at [e-mail].