Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Job title:

Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Company

Recruiting in Motion

Job description

Our client in the Legal Industry is looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support their dynamic & collaborative practice.Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence
• Manage case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and organized
• Stakeholder management with regards to both internal staff, court officials and external clients
• Calendar management, along with meeting and project coordination
• Assist in preparing legal materials and documents for trial
• General administration for internal databases and electronic filing systems, ensuring data accuracy and easy retrieval
• Conduct conflict of interest checks
• Stay up to date with laws, regulations, and court rules relevant to our client’s practice areas
• Providing backup support when other legal assistants are absent or assistants who require additional support due to upcoming deadlines
• Conduct research to support lawyers’ case strategies and arguments
• Ad hoc duties and projects as required

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in litigation
• Strong interpersonal skills and willing to work collaboratively within a dynamic team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail

Expected salary

$92000 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:43:25 GMT

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