Litigation Assistant

Marks & Clerk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto is seeking motivated talent for their dynamic litigation team. The role focuses on providing essential support in IP Litigation, offering opportunities for learning and professional growth. Responsibilities include managing deadlines, assisting law clerks, and maintaining positive relationships with external parties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a litigation role working in an IP environment.
• Experience liaising with the Federal Court.

Responsibilities

• Managing due dates and filing deadlines; maintaining filing system for documents.
• Assisting law clerks to liaise with and book Court dates.
• Organizing work schedules by maintaining calendar and contacts.

Skills

Proactive

Organized

Strong proofreading skills

Job description

We are looking to add motivated talent to our dynamic litigation team to provide key support to our professionals and law clerks, focusing on IP Litigation. This position offers a unique opportunity for learning, autonomy, and development in IP Litigation.

Responsibilities:

1. Managing due dates and filing deadlines; maintaining filing system for documents, compiling, and organizing materials.
2. General practice administration, including preparing routine correspondence, processing client invoicing, third-party payables (e.g., experts and consultants), and expenses.
3. Assisting law clerks to liaise with and book Court dates; assisting with preparing court forms upon request.
4. Managing client administrative and billing requirements, and conflict searching.
5. Organizing work schedules by maintaining calendar and contacts, scheduling appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements.
6. Becoming an expert at the firm’s policies and all applicable administrative procedures.
7. Demonstrating teamwork by providing support to other practice group professionals and staff, as requested, whenever workload permits.
8. Maintaining positive and professional relationships with external legal counsel, Courts, agencies, and professional organizations.
9. Assuming additional responsibilities as requested.

Job Requirements:

1. Minimum 2 years in a litigation role working in an IP environment.
2. Experience liaising with the Federal Court.
3. Experience working with the Ontario Courts is an asset.
4. Proactive and organized.
5. Strong proofreading skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.