Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Cartel Inc.
Job Description
Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant (Contract)
Salary:
Up to $70K
Key Responsibilities
To provide support and assistance to lawyers and law clerks in a wide array of legal administrative and litigation tasks with a view to ensuring that the practice runs effectively and efficiently
Practice management for three lawyers (two partners and one associate), including but not limited to email management, calendar management, general practice and client file organization, organization of travel arrangements, and preparation of monthly accounts through Esi Law
Preparing, serving, and filing court documents, including but not limited to pleadings, motion, application, and appeal materials, answers to undertakings, trial records, and settlement documents
Scheduling court appearances, liaising with court staff/process servers, and arranging for court filings at the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, Federal Court, and Court of Appeal
Scheduling examinations for discovery as well as mediations and arbitrations
Opening, maintaining, and closing electronic files in iManage and ACL pursuant to the Law Society of Ontario’s standards of practice
Mentoring new LAAs
Qualifications
Law Clerk or Paralegal certificate and/or applicable experience
Minimum of 3 years experience in Civil Litigation (Superior Court procedures) required
Advanced knowledge of all stages of litigation and court rules/procedures in various jurisdictions, specifically the Rules of Civil Procedure
Strong working understanding of Case Lines and ACL
Strong technical skills (Adobe PRO & MS Office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Experience with Microsoft Word Styles is an asset, but not necessary
Written communication skills, including accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent time management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion when necessary
Professional, responsive, friendly, and able to build productive relationships
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Tagged as:
Administrative, Legal Assistant, Litigation
Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant
Company: Cartel Inc.
Location: Toronto, Canada
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