Job Description
Legal Assistant – Litigation
Downtown Toronto
Our client, a top tier law firm with an exceptional reputation is in need of a Legal Assistant to join its team.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Legal Assistant diploma
- Minimum 3-5 years of Litigation legal experience. Experience working in the area of municipal law would be an asset
- Solid knowledge of litigation practices and procedures
- Proficiency in MS Office
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Transcribe and type legal documents
- Organize and expedite flow of work
- Route or answer correspondence
- Initiate follow-up as required
- Organize and maintain client files
- Communicate with clients
- Schedule meetings
- Perform clerical, administrative and general office duties
- Perform administrative duties with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
- Assisting other group professionals as required
- Other duties as assigned
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and lawyers
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Detail-orientated individual with good proofreading skills
- Excellent multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative
- Able to set own priorities while maintaining flexibility
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Availability to work overtime, when necessary
A generous compensation and benefit package is being offered!
Join a friendly team environment!
Apply today!
We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.