Litigation Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation & Family Law) A skilled and organized Litigation Legal Assistant is desired for a busy family law and civil litigation practice in Brantford, Ontario.
Responsibilities Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court offices and third parties in accordance with directives of the lawyer
Preparing legal forms and documentation using established precedents with file information
Formatting and drafting legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, briefs, and other documents provided for Rules of Civil Procedure and Family Law Rules
Managing and organizing file information and documentation using physical and electronic filing systems and procedures
Uploading and filing court documents in accordance with courthouse procedures and e-filing systems (e.g., Civil Submissions Online, Case Center)
Scheduling appointments and diarizing timelines, deadlines, and procedural requirements
Management of legal accounts,



billing processes, and payments
Qualifications A bachelor's degree or a degree or diploma in the fields of paralegal, law clerk, legal assistant, legal administration, or a related field.
Prior experience assisting litigators practicing in family law and/or civil litigation is preferred
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with accuracy, detail, and professionalism
Solid organizational skills with a track record of managing administrative tasks
Proficiency with typing and advanced functions of the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
Registration as a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public, or willingness and ability to acquire
Experience with legal software and cloud platforms is an asset (e.g. Case Centre, LEAP, Divorcemate, SharePoint, Zoom, Teams etc.)

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📌 Litigation Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation & Family Law) (Ontario)
🏢 Boddy Ryerson
📍 Ontario