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Our client in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Legal Assistant with commercial litigation, employment and or labour litigation experience. If you have any prior experience in these fields, please apply.Overview of Duties\xc2\xb7 Provide support to three lawyers (junior and senior lawyers) and participate in our legal assistant shadow program;\xc2\xb7 Draft, format, proofread and finalize memos, correspondence, and documentation;\xc2\xb7 Prepare transcription of written or recorded documents;\xc2\xb7 Photocopy, fax, and bind documents;\xc2\xb7 Arrange for service and follow-up with process servers regarding service and filing of documents;\xc2\xb7 Enter dockets, prepare monthly financial reports, and submit expenses;\xc2\xb7 Organize, maintain, purge, and update closed file records.Qualifications\xc2\xb7 Legal secretary/assistant certificate/diploma;\xc2\xb7 (10) years previous experience as a litigation Legal Assistant;\xc2\xb7 Experience working in commercial litigation/employment and/or labour litigation is preferable;\xc2\xb7 Proficiency working in a document management system (DMS);\xc2\xb7 Adept at handling multiple, often conflicting priorities;\xc2\xb7 Experience with CaseLines;\xc2\xb7 Enjoys working independently as well as collaboratively;\xc2\xb7 Strong Microsoft Office skills.Robert 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.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.\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 est la premi\xc3\xa8re et la plus grande firme de solutions de gestion des talents sp\xc3\xa9cialis\xc3\xa9es au monde, qui met en relation des chercheurs d\'emploi hautement qualifi\xc3\xa9s avec des opportunit\xc3\xa9s au sein de grandes entreprises. Nous offrons...

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