Our client, a full-service downtown firm, is seeking an organized, conscientious and diligent individual who enjoys multi-tasking and takes pride in having a strong work ethic and being detail-oriented. This is a full-time, 12 month maternity leave position with the possibility of an extension as a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant, assisting, a senior partner and two associates who practice primarily in the areas of civil litigation matters.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preparing correspondence, pleadings, indexes, lists and summaries;
- Preparing documents, books and/or binders for court, including photocopying and binding;
- Set discovery, trial and other court and/or meeting dates;
- Online registry searches; and
- Daily administrative tasks including daily filing, file organization, opening files, closing files, maintaining an electronic and manual bring-forward system, maintain client documents/files and binders, preparation of accounts, etc.
Qualifications:
- Legal administrative certificate from a recognized program;
- 3 – 5 years previous legal administrative experience;
- Excellent technical skills (familiarity with ESILaw, NetDocuments and Microsoft Office an asset);
- Experience in civil litigation and trial preparation is preferred;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Team player and also works well independently;
- Excellent prioritization skills and works well with minimal supervision;
- Enjoys a challenge and expanding their knowledge base;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
- Strong ability to manage deadlines.
While we thank all those who apply for their time, only those who are short-listed will be contacted due to the high volume of resumes received.