Litigation Legal Assistant

Ignite Talent Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established full-service law firm in Toronto is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Clerk with over 3 years of experience. The role involves managing legal documents, clerking tasks, and deadlines while collaborating within a team environment. The selected candidate will enjoy a competitive compensation package and be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values employee growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Practice Directions.

Responsibilities

• Routine clerking tasks and day-to-day file management.
• Drafting and preparing legal documents such as pleadings and briefs.
• Arranging for the service and filing of legal documents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Adobe Pro

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant

Job description

Our client is an established, full-service law firm and is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant/Clerk with 3+ years of experience to join their growing team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, a self-starter, and possess exceptional communication skills.

Your new role

In this role, you will be responsible for routine clerking tasks and day-to-day file management. Your duties will include drafting and preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motion records, application records, pre-trial and mediation briefs, costs outlines, bills of costs, consent orders, affidavits of documents, and undertakings and refusals charts. You will arrange for the service and filing of legal documents in compliance with court requirements, manage cases in Caselines, organize files in document management software, and manage and calendar case deadlines. Additionally, you will assist with accounts payable and billing.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 3 years of experience, with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines. You should possess strong teamwork skills, be trustworthy, accountable, proactive, and maintain a positive work attitude. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Pro is required, along with knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Practice Directions. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills, is essential.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business that invests heavily in the growth and wellbeing of their employees. You will be part of a team that puts diversity and inclusion at its core. You will be welcomed into a very dynamic close-knit environment and have the pleasure of working on multiple rewarding tasks. The firm offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.