Job Description

Litigation Law Clerk/Legal Assistant
Downtown Toronto

Our client, a dynamic litigation boutique is growing! They are looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant/Law Clerk to join its team! If you want to be involved in civil, commercial and class action litigation look no further!

Qualifications:

• At least 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Law clerk diploma.
• Experience in e-discovery is an asset.
• Solid organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize projects, manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong experience with calendar and legal practice management
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with document management systems (iManage), docketing software system (Soluno), document review software (Relativity) and other specific litigation applications (ACL, Caselines, Westlaw, Canlii, etc.) is an asset.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing files including file opening, and updating contacts.
• Preparing, formatting, and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, including pleadings, motion materials, and affidavits etc.
• Coordinating the issuance, service, and filing of court documents.
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant practice directions.
• Managing calendars and key dates including physical bring forward system and updating calendars for assigned lawyers.
• Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
• Communicating with courts, clients, process servers and opposing counsel.
• Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
• Marketing & Business Development Support.
• Various administrative duties, as needed.
  

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.