Job Description
Legal Assistant - Litigation
Downtown Toronto
Work From Home Two Days a Week!
Our client, a top tier law firm located in the core of Toronto is hiring. They are looking to add a Litigation Assistant to support two partners. This is a full time permanent role.
Responsibilities:
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Assist in the preparation and completion of various commercial litigation documentation including disputes related to construction and real property disputes, motion records, pleadings (Superior Court & Court of Appeal), notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, court orders, and mediation briefs
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Prepare and complete all necessary correspondence and documentation
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Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, and billing, etc
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Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
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Extremely organized and meticulous with follow-up and detail and in dealing with matters containing voluminous documents and urgent turn around
Requirements:
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Minimum of five years’ litigation legal experience
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Successful completion of a post-secondary level legal assistant or law clerk course
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Previous experience with Caselines, Kofax, and Adobe
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Proficiency with linking cases & evidence into motion & application records
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Familiarity with the Commercial List Court and construction lien matters under the Construction Act is an asset
Skills:
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Microsoft 365 suite of applications
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Strong verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal skills,
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Ability to problem solve and resourceful
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Good judgement and decision making
Interested candidates should apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.