Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation
About The Position
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We have been rated one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2022. If you are talented in providing unprecedented service, are enthusiastic and a team player, we are looking for you. We are currently looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Real Estate Litigation department and invite you to review the job description.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, preferably in the areas of Litigation or Real Estate
- Knowledge and understanding of Québec litigation proceedings
- Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience
- Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Able to maintain productivity in a highly dynamic environment
- Dedicated to providing quality service to clients and service beyond expectations
- Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills with ability to listen effectively and respond appropriately
- Strong ability to perform well in a high pressure environment and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent ability to manage multiple clients and priorities with resourcefulness and autonomy, and to achieve objectives with minimal supervision
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all administrative and related duties, including time entry and billing
- Preparation of correspondence, drafting and preparing documents and procedures
- Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system
- Monitor procedural delays
- Organizing and assembling books of authorities
- Communication with various bailiffs, court representatives, and registries
- Communication with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers and clients
- Other duties as required
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits starting on your first day, including extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and emergency out-of-country travel insurance – with 100% of the premiums paid by the firm
- Disability Coverage including both short and long-term disability benefits
- Retirement savings benefits including a support staff pension plan (firm contributes to the plan and matches staff contributions to a maximum percentage of salary), and a Group RRSP where contributions can be deducted directly from pay
- Time off including competitive vacation time offering based on tenure with the firm, paid sick time and acknowledgment of all statutory and some non-statutory holidays
- Wellness benefits including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and an annual fitness/wellness subsidy
- Hybrid Work Environment with the majority of positions having hybrid flexibility
- Professional Development including support for ongoing continued learning opportunities
- Collaborative Team environment with staff and firm-wide events and celebrations throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
