Job Description
Our client, a mid-sized law firm is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant, as follows:Responsibilities:Supporting lawyers in all aspects of a file while taking initiative in determining next stepsArranging discoveries and mediations and preparing all related documentation, including draft mediation briefPreparation and substantive drafting of correspondence and legal documents (pleadings, motion records, trial briefs)Ensuring all relevant information and documents are properly stored in our Document Management System (NetDocs) and our litigation management system (ACL)Running accounts using our accounting software (Acumin) and using clients’ external accounting systemsSuch other responsibilities as may be requestedQualifications:Post-secondary diploma in a recognized law clerk programUniversity degree preferredMinimum 5 years’ experience in a general litigation environment and, ideally, with insurance defence experienceThorough understanding of the relevant rules of court and of legal terminologyAbility to work as part of a team and also to independently manage your own workload, with well-developed organizational and time management skills, and to handle changing and competing prioritiesSuperior communication skills, both written and verbal, including proofreading with keen attention to detailStrong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Kofax PDF)Excellent interpersonal and client services skills