Overview
Experienced Litigation Assistant Rbs – C- C Jobs in Winnipeg, Canada at BC Legal Management Association
Position: Experienced Litigation Assistant For Rbs – C$44,389.8 – C$75,065.8 A Year )
Company Description
Carroll Heyd Chown LLP is a civil litigation firm in Barrie, Ontario, established in 1973 and known for its prepared, professional, and respectful advocacy. The firm’s 10 lawyers focus exclusively on civil litigation and represent insurers, businesses, and individuals before all levels of court and administrative tribunals in Ontario. With a broad range of experience, the team efficiently manages files from straightforward matters to highly complex disputes.
The firm is dedicated to helping people resolve disputes in a fair, effective manner within the civil justice system.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Litigation Legal Assistant role based in Barrie, ON. The Litigation Legal Assistant will support lawyers with day-to-day file management, including preparing, formatting, and proofreading pleadings, correspondence, and court documents.
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, and examinations, and coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and clients.
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic files, track deadlines and limitation periods, and assist with document production, e‑filing, and trial or hearing preparation.
- Handle general administrative tasks such as time entry, billing support, and responding to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in civil law concepts and terminology, preferably within Ontario litigation practice.
- Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and proofreading pleadings, affidavits, motion records, and correspondence.
- Experience providing comprehensive legal assistance, including file management, court communications, e‑filing, and trial or hearing preparation.
- Solid administrative assistance skills, including document organization, data entry, billing support, and professional communication with clients and stakeholders.
- Effective calendaring and deadline management skills, with the ability to track limitation periods, court dates, and lawyer schedules accurately.
- Post‑secondary legal assistant or law clerk diploma, or equivalent relevant experience in a litigation‑focused environment.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office and legal practice management tools; comfort working with electronic document and file systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, solid attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple files in a quick‑paced practice.
- Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to work collaboratively within a small, team‑oriented firm.
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Title: Experienced Litigation Assistant Rbs – C- C
Company: BC Legal Management Association
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
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