Litigation Assistant — 12 Month Maternity Leave #5130

Litigation Assistant — 12 Month Maternity Leave #5130

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.

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Extended health care

Work Location: In person