Municipal Legal Assistant (Litigation)

WeirFoulds LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WeirFoulds LLP is seeking a Municipal Legal Assistant (Litigation) in Toronto. This full-time, permanent role involves supporting lawyers in various litigation tasks while ensuring a client-focused environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation knowledge, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Benefits

Equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment

Hybrid work model

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant litigation work experience required.
• Experience in Municipal and Planning Law is advantageous.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and work within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing legal documents and managing deadlines.
• Supporting lawyers with trial preparation and client communications.
• Entering dockets and managing electronic filing systems.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Law Clerk certificate

Tools

MS Office 365

iManage

Accounting software (3E)

PDF software (Kofax Power PDF/Adobe)

Job description

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We are currently recruiting two Litigation Legal Assistants to join our Municipal and Planning practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys variety at a fast-paced busy desk that offers a broad range of responsibilities and challenges. In this role you will be supporting up to three lawyers.

The successful candidate must be able to confidently utilize one’s litigation, technical knowledge and practice management skills to execute in this role. You will be required to demonstrate initiative, strong communication (both verbal and written) and organizational skills, and have a desire to work in a team environment to promote a client-focused culture.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with core work hours of Monday to Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are currently operating a hybrid work model and the successful candidate will be required to work in the office up to 4 days/ week.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and/or preparing various legal documents (pleadings, notices of motion, notices of application, affidavit, facta, etc.), presentations and correspondence, and ensuring that they are in proper format and accurate.
• Providing assistance to lawyer(s) with trial and hearing preparation including supporting with the compilation of records and briefs as and when required.
• Arranging for service and filing of legal documents and related instructions to process servers/agents and filing with the appropriate courts/ tribunals.
• Managing and tracking deadlines, conditional dates, and appointments, including managing the lawyers’ calendars and scheduling appointments and court dates as needed.
• Opening and closing files electronically, which also includes maintaining detailed matter/client lists and maintaining the electronic filing system (iManage) for each client matter.
• Running monthly accounts; reviewing entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Entering dockets into accounting software (3E) as and when required.
• Managing internal and external communications, which includes incoming calls, mail, faxes and e-mail, responding when needed and as appropriate.
• Dealing with and responding to client inquiries and conducting follow-up as required.
• Entering and updating client contact lists in the CRM (InterAction) and working closely with the Marketing and BD department as and when required.
• General other administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and meetings, booking meeting rooms, making travel arrangements, etc.; working with other internal Departments to provide documents/other materials on time to meet client needs.
• Continually assessing and establishing work priorities as needed.
• Demonstrating a team approach; supporting and standing in for colleagues to cover absences.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of relevant litigation work experience is required. Prior experience in Municipal and Planning Law would be advantageous.
• Post-secondary education with a Legal Assistant Diploma and/or Law Clerk certificate.
• Familiarity with the scheduling and filing processes with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), including the Toronto and Ontario courts and CaseLines, would be an asset.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and statutes.
• Strong working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, OLT Rules and the steps and stages that arise in litigation.
• Proficient with legal software and MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Proficient with PDF software (Kofax Power PDF/ Adobe), ACL (Automated Civil Litigation), including the preparation of Ontario court forms and litigation documents.
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and within tight timelines.
• Eagerness to learn new technology/processes and further develop skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and diligent proofreading skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent team player.
• Passionate about providing quality service and work product to lawyers, clients and the court.
• Good judgement and ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are asked to apply online with a copy of their resume and cover letter attached (one single attachment is preferred).

WeirFoulds welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We recognize the need to demonstrate equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

Accommodations in accordance with applicable laws are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team at [e-mail].

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Administrative

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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