Floater Legal Assistant - Litigation

Aird & Berlis LLP•Toronto, ON

13d•CA$60,000 - CA$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aird & Berlis LLP has an existing vacancy for a floater legal assistant who is a self-starter and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support the preparation and completion of a wide range of legal documents. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with different lawyers across the firm, gaining exposure to diverse practice areas and building valuable experience.

Requirements

Minimum of five years’ Litigation legal experience
Previous experience with CaseCenter
Successful completion of a post-secondary level legal assistant or law clerk course
Superior knowledge of various courts and the Rules of Civil Procedure
Strong technical skills using MS Office and ACL (Automated Civil Litigation)
Extremely organized and meticulous with follow-up and detail and in dealing with matters containing voluminous documents
Ability to take initiative and problem solve
Client service oriented
Ability to problem solve
Strong interpersonal skills
Organized
Detailed

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and completion of various litigation documentation such as motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, bill of costs, cost outlines, writs of seizure and sale, Human Rights Tribunal pleadings, Labour Relations Board documents and correspondence
Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, as well as with various court and tribunal offices and opposing counsel(s)
Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
Calendar management including arranging meetings
The ability to be flexible to the changing demands of the job
Produce the highest quality of work
Accountable for all work assigned
Takes initiative
Confidential