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Posted on November 20, 2024 by Employer details Milosevic & Associates
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We are a boutique law firm seeking a skilled and experienced litigation legal assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, along with strong executive assistant skills and the ability to integrate seamlessly into the existing team. You will work in a fast-paced environment while serving sophisticated clients with complex corporate commercial litigation matters. You must have strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to assist with carriage of files and resolve issues independently. In this role, you will support two friendly and supportive lawyers within a vibrant work environment. To succeed in this role, it is essential to demonstrate a collaborative attitude, a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and effective relationship-building skills. This opportunity offers a balanced blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, with four days in the office each week. We offer a competitive base salary with bonus potential, benefits package, and an opportunity to grow and advance in a collaborative and dynamic environment. If you enjoy working in a strong team-oriented environment and are looking for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you. Applicants should submit their resume in confidence to our office manager, Astrid da Silva at astrid@mlflitigation.com quoting the subject line LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT *Key Responsibilities* * Assist lawyers in organizing and maintaining files * Manage and update the firm?s case management system. * Ensure all legal documents are accurately filed and stored. * Draft and proofread legal documents. * Prepare and update briefs and other court documents, correspondence and administrative materials for lawyer review and upload documents for court filing. * Prepare, serve, and file pleadings and motion/application records and perfect appeals. * Compile affidavit of documents, arrange discoveries and serve notices of examinations. * Organize and compile exhibits and evidence. * Prepare and send correspondence to opposing counsel. * Manage new business intake, conduct conflict check and follow firm internal file opening standards. * Schedule, monitor and maintain calendars and meeting deadlines. * Follows up on actions required to manage lawyer?s practice. * Manage lawyer calendars, organize meetings, communicate with clients, and assist with timekeeping, as necessary. *Qualifications* * 4+ years experience working within a similar role in a litigation legal environment. * Strong knowledge of civil litigation practice and procedures, and the Rules of Civil Procedure * Proficiency in legal research tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Clio and ACL and other relevant software. * Team player * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Strong technical skills with a willingness to learn new technologies. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00-$70,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Paid time off Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Toronto, ON M5H 3Y2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: * Bachelor's Degree (preferred) Experience: * legal assistant: 3 years (required) Location: * Toronto, ON M5H 3Y2 (required) Work Location: In person- LocationToronto, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$40,000 to $70,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9535026064
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