Legal Assistant, Commercial Litigation
Our client is a large-sized premier full service law firm in Toronto with multiple offices in the U.S. They are currently seeking a Commercial Legal Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis to join their thriving practice in Toronto.
Your new roleAs a Commercial 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;
- coordinating Commercial List / Court attendances; scheduling appointments, court dates, examinations for discovery, mediations;
and communicating 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 succeedTo succeed in this position, the firm is seeking an experienced candidate with a minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience in corporate litigation and dealing with commercial lists in Canada.
Experience in bankruptcy and insolvency is also highly preferred.. You must also have strong computer 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 returnIn 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 and company events! You’ll also have the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile cases, expand your legal expertise, and engage in continuous learning.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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