OverviewLegal Assistant - LitigationToronto, ONSome work from home available!Our client, a top tier law firm located in the core of downtown Toronto is hiring. They are looking for an organized, tech savvy and resourceful legal assistant to support a team practicing in the area of Aboriginal and Indigenous Law.Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure as well as knowledge of procedures relating to Regulatory Bodies, the Alberta Courts, the Federal Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada is required. Prior experience in this area of law would be considered a strong asset.ResponsibilitiesIndependently manage the daily operation of a team of legal professionals who represent Indigenous clients with a primary practice focus in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law, including Indigenous rights litigation and the negotiation and implementation of modern day treaties and self-government as well as Environmental, Regulatory, Administrative and Constitutional LawComplex calendar management, including overseeing meeting requests and coordinating with Indigenous clients with respect to booking calls and meetingsPrepare, edit, and complete all necessary correspondence, documentation, and related materialsAssist with the finalization of various litigation documents for all court levels including Ontario and Alberta courts, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada; including but not limited to motion records, pleadings,



notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, and bill of costsPrepare documents for Regulatory Boards and TribunalsAssist with file organization and general practice management for the two Partners (e.G., saving notes, file naming, etc.)Booking travel and accommodation for client meetings as requiredCommunicate professionally with all internal and external clients, court staff and lawyers’ officesHandle daily administrative details and duties related to accounting including dockets, bills and expenses etc.QualificationsMinimum of five years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant in LitigationStrong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite of ApplicationsSuccessful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk programStrong knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil ProcedureKnowledge of procedures related to Regulatory Bodies, Ontario and Alberta courts, the Federal Court of Canada, and Supreme Court of CanadaKnowledge of Aboriginal Law would be considered an assetHandle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demandsIf you are looking to join a energetic team of professionals look no further! Apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal Assistant - Litigation (Toronto)
🏢 Linds & Associates
📍 Toronto