Litigation Legal Assistant Downtown Toronto Work from Home Two Days a Week Our client, a well established full service law firm located in the core of downtown Toronto seeks a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team. This is a full time permanent role. While the role is primarily litigation based, there are additional opportunities to gain experience in other areas of the law.
Duties &
Responsibilities - Opening and closing files - Drafting/proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents - Providing transcriptions - Managing day to day demands of multiple lawyers and their practices - Maintaining physical and electronic document systems - Preparing bills of costs - Calendar and email management - Other duties as assigned Qualifications - 2+ years of experience in the legal industry - Experience in general commercial litigation as well as the commercial list - Experience with construction liens - Familiarity with Case Center - Bankruptcy and insolvency experience - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Ability to multi-task and manage your time in a quick-paced environment - Attention to detail - Maintain strict confidentiality - Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma an asset