Senior Litigation Legal Assistant | Hybrid Toronto

McCarthy Tétrault; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance premiums paid by the Firm

Wellness and technology reimbursements

Overtime pay and generous time off (eX

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to equity, diversity and IN

Zusammenfassung

McCarthy Tétrault seeks a Legal Assistant (Litigation) for its Toronto office. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years as a litigation assistant, with strong knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and confidential matter handling.

Responsibilities include document management, calendar management, and client support in a hybrid work setting. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 CAD annually, with the salary offered reflecting knowledge, skills, and experience.

Qualifikationen

• Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
• Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
• Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
• Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.

Aufgaben

• Document preparation, editing and formatting of correspondence, memoranda and litigation documents.
• Coordinate tasks with Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks and Billing Assistants.
• Proofread documents for formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
• Assist lawyers in hearings and trials; monitor court dates and filing requirements.
• Prepare basic court pleadings and courtroom visuals.
• Coordinate service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
• Schedule discoveries and manage witnesses and hearings.
• Maintain knowledge of legal terminology and court rules.
• Open and manage client files and deadlines; maintain calendars for lawyers.

Kenntnisse

Legal terminology

Attention to detail

Time management

Multi-tasking

Discretion & confidentiality

Editing

Ausbildung

Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

McCarthy Tétrault seeks a Legal Assistant (Litigation) for its Toronto office. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years as a litigation assistant, with strong knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and confidential matter handling.

Responsibilities include document management, calendar management, and client support in a hybrid work setting. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 CAD annually, with the salary offered reflecting knowledge, skills, and experience.