Litigation Assistant – Kent Legal

Title of the Job: Litigation Assistant

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Job DescriptionJob Title: Litigation Legal AssistantJob #: 16640Job Type: Full time, permanentLocation: TorontoSalary: $60,000Benefits: Excellent benefitsRemote Flexibility: Fully in officeClient Profile Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities. – Regional multi-service law firm with expertise in expertise in litigation & advocacy, real estate and business law.– Recognized by Lexpert in the Top 20 Largest Toronto Law Firms.– Office space conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!Duties and Responsibilities: – Managing multiple lawyers and their practices by maintaining their calendars and emails;– Arrange meetings, conference calls etc.; – Assist in preparation for hearings/trials; – Liaise with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts;– Schedule examinations for discover, mediations and court appointments;– Work with various programs such as Caselines, ACL, Conveyancer, Teraview and Divorcemate;– Draft routine correspondence; – Serve documents on opposing counsel;– Prepare and maintaining a bring-forward system;– Prepare legal documents;– Maintain electronic filing system; and– Any other duties as may be required.Requirements:– Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma;– Experience with Tort;– Must have strong skills in billing, admin, file openings,– 10+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant with Litigation;– A strong understanding of the Supreme Court Civil / Small Claims Rules,– Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel,– Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; and– Ability to prioritize and meet urgent deadlines.

Company Name: Kent Legal

Salary: $60000 per year

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