Job Description

Junior Legal Assistant -

Lancaster Chown & Welch

LLP

DESCRIPTION:

Junior

Legal Assistant - Litigation Department

Role: Junior Legal Assistant - Litigation

Founded in 1882, we are Niagara's oldest law firm with locations in St. Catharines and Welland. We are seeking a litigation clerk to support Litigators whose responsibilities include civil litigation, estate litigation, and construction law.

Responsibilities will include:

Organizing and maintaining litigation files; Drafting applications, statements of claim and defence, and other pleadings; Document production, including preparation of affidavit of documents, summaries of productions, and discovery briefs; Reviewing and summarizing transcripts of examinations; Managing undertakings and refusals; Compiling books of authorities and other briefs; Preparing charts, chronologies, and summaries of documentary evidence for use on discovery and trial; Preparing mediation and pre?trial briefs; Preparing documentation required for appeals, including books of authorities, compendium materials, and assisting with preparation of facta; Organizing, maintaining, and reporting upon files involving wills, estates, guardianships and litigation arising out of these files; Arranging and participating in meetings with experts; Compiling statistics and information and performing research tasks; Preparing bills of costs; and Hearing and trial preparation.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, lawyers and court offices; Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and clients; Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure; Ability to manage multiple priorities while paying attention to detail; Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, strong initiative and exceptional ability to work in a team oriented atmosphere; Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office); Ability to work as a team player and independently as required; Ability to prioritize and focus; and Maturity, consistency of approach, and ability to relate to all levels within the firm.

Job Type:

Full-time employment

Salary:

Competitive Salary

To Apply for this Job:

Apply by email

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person