Chaitons LLP is an established multi-practice law firm with a reputation for excellence. We provide quality service in corporate matters, commercial real estate, restructuring and insolvency, financings, mortgage enforcement and commercial litigation. We are currently recruiting for experienced full time Law Clerks and Legal Assistants to join our Mortgage Enforcement and Litigation Departments.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure;
· Drafting correspondence and pleadings;
· Communicating with lawyers, clients, process servers and other third parties;
· Assisting lawyers and law clerks as required.
Qualifications:
· Minimum 3-5 years' civil litigation experience;
· Ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative as required;
· Possess Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate from a recognized institution;
· Excellent keyboarding skills with proficiency in MS Office applications;
· Extremely organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
· Knowledge of litigation software including document management.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)