Your newpany
Our client is a large-sized full service law firm in Toronto with multiple offices in the U.S. They are currently seeking amercial Legal Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis to join their thriving practice in Toronto.
Your new role
- As amercial Litigation Assistant (Bankruptcy & Insolvency), you will be working on 1 : 3 workshare with the Partners. Your tasks will involve preparing court documents, actions, applications, affidavits of documents, requests to admit, motion records, factums etc;
- coordinatingmercial List / Court attendances; scheduling appointments, court dates, examinations for discovery, mediations;
andmunicating effectively with clients. Working closely with the lawyers, you will demonstrate your ability to work independently and efficiently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this position, the firm is seeking an experienced candidate with a minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience in areas of litigation and bankruptcy and insolvency in Canada.
You must also have strongputer skills in MS Office, ACL and CaseLines. You should also be highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple matters at the same time.
What you'll get in return
In addition to two remote working days, salary ranges from $70,000 to 80,000 (dependent on experience). The firm offers unbeatable benefits including dental and medical insurance, RRSP matching from day ONE andpany events! You’ll also have the opportunity to work onplex and high-profile cases, expand your legal expertise, and engage in continuous learning.