Litigation Assistant

Overview

Litigation Legal Assistant — North Toronto

Easily accessible by Subway/TTC and Highway 401

Our client, a well established law firm located in the Yonge/Sheppard area, is in need of a Legal Assistant to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, team oriented law firm. This is a new role because of growth.

• Under the supervision of the Office Manager, perform clerical, administrative and general office duties for two associates.
• Assist Associates with management of their files, which includes proactive and independent preparation of documents to meet upcoming deadlines.
• Complexity of documents varies; general instructions will be provided and precedents are to be followed.
• Transcribes dictation of technical and/or confidential nature.
• Organizes and expedites the flow of work through the lawyer's office, initiating follow-up action.
• Compose routine letters and memos from general instruction.
• Routes or answers routine correspondence not requiring the lawyers' attention and initiates follow-up action, as required.
• Organize and maintain office files/records in accordance with firm procedures and best practices.
• Maintain Amicus Attorney calendar, ensuring the lawyer is kept abreast of upcoming appointments/meetings/court filings/court proceeding dates.
• Proper filing of emails received for lawyer.
• Handle administrative detail with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc., as specifically directed by lawyer.
• Prepares special reports involving gathering and summarizing data.
• Liaises between the principal and various internal and external individuals, groups and clients at all levels.
• Abide by firm policies including the policy on confidentiality.

• Education and Experience:
  
  College diploma in legal assistant studies; plus a minimum of 2 years experience as a legal assistant working within Insurance Defence Litigation.
• Core Competencies:
  • Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and up-to-date with recent changes.
  • Proficiency with computers including MS Office 365, E-Copy, Amicus Attorney, PCLaw etc.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Organized and meticulous with follow-up and attention to detail.
  • Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure in order to meet multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently, be proactive and show initiative.
  • Flexible team player who is client service oriented.
  • Thorough understanding of litigation legal documentation.

Apply today!

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.