Job Description

Job description

We are growing! Carr, Stevenson & MacKay is looking to add an energetic and motivated litigation assistant to our team. This role would be well-suited to a candidate with prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with a focus on litigation. We are committed to providing a competitive salary, based on experience, and we offer a number of employee benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft pleadings, motion records, affidavits of documents and related court documents and correspondence Collect, review and prepare required documents for assembly of affidavits of documents, motion records and other court documents Communicate with all levels of courts and other parties for scheduling and sharing appropriate information relating to specific matters Review and summarize documents, including medical records and other third-party documents Assist in the preparation of settlement offers Maintain a detailed bring forward system to ensure deadlines are met and requested documentation is received File and serve court documents Organize case files Direct contact with clients to obtain necessary information Other duties, as required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Strong understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure, court rules and procedures Strong understanding of legal terminology and documents Familiar with legal research Ability to work independently Proactive and able to take initiative Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple cases Highly organized and accurate, with an exceptional attention to detail Ability to work with tight deadlines and to reassess and adapt to changing priorities as needed Strong typing skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Past experience as a legal assistant or paralegal with a focus on litigation would be considered a major asset Successful completion of a Legal Secretary or Administrative Assistant program, or equivalent experience Computer skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook), PCLaw, Adobe, Windows 10
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Wellness program
Work Location: In person