Job Description

Whaley Estate Litigation Partners (WEL Partners) is a Toronto-based law firm which offers clients expertise in the Estate Litigation. We have an administrative position open for the right candidate to join our legal team.We are seeking an exceptional intermediate to senior Litigation Assistant / Litigation Clerk. In this position, you will be the dynamic, organized, right-hand person to our Litigation Team. You will be an exceptional listener, great note-taker, knowledgeable and calm professional. And you will need incredibly strong organizational and computer skills.We are looking for someone with experiencing handling important duties in professional environment. We want someone who can bring a positive attitude to any situation, especially when things get busy.Familiarity with Litigation procedures is essential. Experience specifically with Estate Litigation would be a perfect match.RESPONSIBILITIES:The successful candidate will handle a variety of administrative duties including: handling initial communication with potential clients by phone and email; preparing a concise summary of client needs to the consulting lawyers; scheduling virtual and in-person meetings; handling payments and banking duties; data entry and file opening and organization; performing reception duties; and general office administrative duties.QUALIFICATIONS:Successful applicants must have:

• at least 2-3 years of direct, practical experience in a legal environment, or a law clerk or legal assistant certificate, diploma or degree.
• superior time-management and organization skills.
• excellent communication skills—both written and oral.
• good interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction within a law firm environment.
• strong computer skills including MS Office: Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• PCLaw or other accounting program experience would be great, but not a pre-requisite - training will be provided.
• an interest in working in a professional law firm environment a must.
• ability to multi-task.

This is a position which requires a candidate with the ability to work well within a busy practice. We need someone who has keen attention to detail and the ability to hold matters in strict confidence. We need someone who is a self-motivated and has a "can do" attitude.WEL Partners introduced a COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy in September of 2021 that requires full vaccination against COVID-19 for everyone working in or visiting our offices. Accordingly, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof of full vaccination. Any exemption request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and granted only where the request meets the requirements of applicable legislation.WEL Partners welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We are proud to offer equal employment opportunities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview may be contacted.NO AGENCIES PLEASE.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $33,181.00-$45,961.00 per yearBenefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you familiar with Estate Litigation?

Experience:

• legal assistant: 3 years (required)
• law firm: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• legal assistant or law clerk certification (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)