Join our dynamic legal team as an Experience Litigation Legal Assistant / Law Clerk and play a crucial role in supporting our Litigation Team. You must have at least 2 years experience. Please do not apply without 2 years of litigation experience in Ontario.
As a Legal Assistant / Law Clerk, you will assist lawyers in various legal tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow within the firm.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and other correspondence. Ensuring all deadlines and limitations are diarized and met.
- Maintain organized case files and documentation for easy retrieval
- Handle phone calls with professionalism and excellent phone etiquette
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and data entry
- Proof read legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates
- Assist in interviewing clients and witnesses for case preparation
- Utilize software for document management
- Provide administrative support to lawyers as needed
Experience:
- Proven experience in legal drafting and research
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
- Proficiency in data entry and clerical tasks
- Ability to proofread legal documents accurately
- Familiarity with administrative tasks within a legal setting
- Experience using ACL and Soluno is a plus
If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for the legal field and possess the required skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional legal services. Salary based on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Experience submitting court documents to Superior Court and Small Claims Court
Experience:
- legal assistant / law clerk: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
