Job Description
Senior Litigation Legal Assistant
FULL TIME (Hybrid – 3 Days In Office)
TORONTO, ON
About the Firm:
Our client is a reputable mid-sized law firm located in downtown Toronto. They are seeking a talented Senior Litigation Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team and make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support: Provide comprehensive assistance to three lawyers (two junior and one senior).
- Document Management: Transcribe, create, format, proofread, and finalize various legal documents.
- Administrative Tasks: Handle photocopying, faxing, binding, and maintaining records of closed files.
- Process Coordination: Arrange for service and follow up with process servers regarding document filings.
- Financial Management: Manage docket entries, compile monthly financial reports, and handle expense submissions.
What You Bring:
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Litigation Legal Assistant, with a preference for commercial litigation/employment or labor litigation experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in document management systems (DMS), CaseLines, and Microsoft Office.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to handle multiple conflicting priorities and support multiple lawyers simultaneously.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Initiative: Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently or collaboratively.
Why You’ll Love Working With Our client:
- Flexible Work Arrangement: Enjoy a hybrid schedule with three days in the office.
- Professional Growth: Collaborate with and learn from a team of respected colleagues.
- Mentorship Opportunities: Mentor and share your knowledge through the firm’s Legal Assistant shadow program.
- Future Leadership Opportunities: Potential to take on leadership responsibilities and develop a team of junior assistants in the future.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full health benefits starting from day one.
Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Sydney Douglas.
I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!
Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.
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