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Litigation Law Clerk/Legal Assistant
Downtown Toronto

Our client, a dynamic litigation boutique is growing! They are looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant/Law Clerk to join its team! If you want to be involved in civil, commercial and class action litigation look no further!

Qualifications:

• At least 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Law clerk diploma.
• Experience in e-discovery is an asset.
• Solid organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize projects, manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong experience with calendar and legal practice management
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with document management systems (iManage), docketing software system (Soluno), document review software (Relativity) and other specific litigation applications (ACL, Caselines, Westlaw, Canlii, etc.) is an asset.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing files including file opening, and updating contacts.
• Preparing, formatting, and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, including pleadings, motion materials, and affidavits etc.
• Coordinating the issuance, service, and filing of court documents.
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant practice directions.
• Managing calendars and key dates including physical bring forward system and updating calendars for assigned lawyers.
• Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
• Communicating with courts, clients, process servers and opposing counsel.
• Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
• Marketing & Business Development Support.
• Various administrative duties, as needed.