Legal Assistant
Rush Ihas Hardwick LLP is looking to add a legal assistant or paralegal with 2-5 years' experience in estate, construction, or commercial litigation.
Our firm prides itself on doing interesting and rewarding work to high standards. We enjoy our jobs, and have fun doing them.
If you join us, your responsibilities are likely to include : Monitoring and advancing the progress of litigation mattersOrganizing and prioritizing material and workflow for review by lawyersScheduling lawyers’ appointments for discovery, applications, and trialAssisting in the preparation of correspondence, pleadings, briefs, court forms and other documentsProofreading and editing documentsArranging for filing and service of court documentsCommunicating with clients, witnesses and other stakeholdersFile management and document administration electronic and paperMaintenance of a bring forward systemCalendar management, travel arrangements and other administrative tasksYou will be a good fit for our firm if you are diligent, thoughtful and caring, and have a positive and upbeat personality.
Other attributes that we value include : A legal assistant or paralegal diploma or certificateExperience in estates, construction or commercial litigationFirst class organization and communication skillsA strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and anticipatory skillsWe have a friendly and flexible work environment, pay a market-leading salary and offer comprehensive benefits.
Interested? Send your cover letter and resume in confidence, to Patricia Gibson, Office Manager.Salary range is : $40,000-$55,000Benefits : Dental careExtended health careThree weeks’ vacation to startParking contributionMatching RSP / TFSA contributions