Legal Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Assisting in all stages of litigation, Tribunal / Board hearing matters Managing Senior Partner Calendar Managing client specific materials Opening, closing and maintaining files Keeping an up-to-date filing system Preparing, formatting and editing correspondence and legal documents Communicating with opposing counsel, clients, courts, tribunals and boards Coordinating and scheduling meetings, conference calls and Zoom calls / meetings Preparing mail and courier packages

Qualifications

Completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk Diploma or Legal Assistant Certificate program Minimum of 3 – 5 years of law office litigation support experience Strong communication skills both written and oral Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Kofax Power PDF, Dropbox, Zoom Proficient in PC Law with both docketing and billing experience Knowledge of Worldox document management system is an asset Strong organization and prioritizing skills Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task

Skills Required

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality Ability to work under pressure and produce consistent excellent quality of work Ability to respond professionally and efficiently to changes in schedules and priorities Ability to work independently within a team environment

Health and Dental Benefits are offered

Underground Parking is offered