Job Description

Robert Half is actively looking for Legal Professionals! If you have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant or law clerk with specific Civil/Commercial Litigation practice experience, extensive knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Construction Act with strong attention to detail and exceptional proofreading skills please register with us today.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Liaise with clients and professionals;
- Open, organize and manage litigation files or parts of files;
- Calculate litigation time lines and ensures deadlines are met;
- Draft Court documents such as Pleadings, Affidavits, Motion Materials, Affidavits of Documents, Settlement Offers, Bills of Cost, and specialized matters such as construction lien claims, mortgage enforcement, administrative tribunal filings etc.;
- Take instructions, prioritize incoming work, follow through on assignments and manage ongoing tasks;
- Maintain schedules, book appointments, and travel arrangements;
- Create a document database, cross-reference productions and exhibit documents and transcripts;
- Review transcripts to summarize and prepare lists of undertakings;
- Obtain client productions and assemble Affidavits of Documents and answers to undertakings;
- Prepare charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence for use on discovery and trial;
- Prepare, draft, revise, serve and file correspondence and litigation documents and assist with preparations for trial, examinations for discovery, closings and court proceedings, as required;
- Provide litigation support prior to and during trials and hearings. Organizes attendance of witnesses etc. ;
- Be flexible and able to work with multiple lawyers on various different files at any given time, and be willing to undertake additional responsibilities as required to share within the team;
- Prepare accounts and manage pre-bills, and have a strong working proficiency with all accounting and billing procedures; andQUALIFICATIONS:
- Legal Administrative Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma from a recognized college preferred
- At least 3+ years of experience as a legal administrative assistant or law clerk with specific Civil/Commercial Litigation practice experience
- Experience with construction liens is required; experience with mortgage enforcement, commercial tenancy matters, employment, and human rights matters matters would be a major asset
- Extensive knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Construction Act
- Must possess strong attention to detail and exceptional proofreading skills
- Ability to communicate in a professional, efficient manner with clients and external contacts as well as internally throughout the firm
- Highly organized, team player with the ability to work under pressure, deal with changing priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work well in a team and with minimum supervision when requiredRobert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4154. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.\xc2\xa9 2024 Robert Half. By clicking \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now,\xe2\x80\x9d you\'re agreeing to Robert Half\'s Terms of Use.Robert HalfRobert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting,...

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