Commercial Litigation Assistant

Job title:

Commercial Litigation Assistant

Company

Kent Legal

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Commercial Litigation Assistant
Job #: 16730
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote FlexibilityClient ProfileOur client, a top-tier Toronto firm is currently looking for a Corporate Assistant/Clerk. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Recognized as leaders in their field by Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, and Lexpert.
• Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:– Draft/prepare/format correspondence and various legal documents (actions, applications, affidavits of documents, requests to admit, motion records, factums etc);– Compile records and briefs;– Scheduling appointments, court dates, examinations for discovery, mediations; and– Communicating effectively with clients;– Manage deadlines and bring-forward system for lawyers;– Schedule appointments and court dates and manage calendars for lawyers;– Open/ close / maintain legal files; and– Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.Requirements:– Seven+ years’ experience in the areas of litigation and bankruptcy and insolvency;– Solid understanding of litigation rules, procedures, and legal terminology;– Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills;– Proficiency with MS Word, ACL, and CaseLines;– Able to independently exercise good judgment, discretion, and problem-solving abilities;– Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills; and– Professional, proactive, and positive attitude.

Expected salary

$70000 – 75000 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:09:47 GMT

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