16 Oct
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KMB Law
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Winnipeg
Founded in 1979, KMB Law is a leading full-service business law firm with offices in Mississauga, Burlington, and Toronto. Guided by a progressive partnership, we operate on core values that emphasize personal and qualified respect, community consciousness, and delivering unparalleled value to our clients. KMB Law offers a comprehensive range of legal services—spanning Corporate/Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate & Land Development, Intellectual Property, Franchising, Banking & Financial Services, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Labour & Employment, Family Law, Wills & Estates, and Business Succession.KMB Law is seeking a Litigation Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience.The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented and able to demonstrate strong communication skills along with the professionalism to join our team.Position OverviewLocation:Primary office in Toronto.Hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.M. – 5:00 p.M. (Occasional flexibility outside of regular business hours may be required to meet client and business demands).Role Summary:The Litigation Assistant will have overall responsibility for supporting the litigation team and provide back-up to other lawyers as required in the most professional manner. The ideal candidate will be a team player and is highly responsive to the day-to-day activities of the supervising lawyer. Clerking capabilities and experience would be an asset but are not a requirement.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with document managementProofread, edit and prepare standard legal documents and correspondence for review by lawyer(s) and edit grammar, punctuation and spelling as neededPrepare and file court documentsProfessional and timely communication with clients, court and counselBook meetings,
court appearances and consultationsHandle routine inquiries in lawyer's absenceEstablish and maintain lawyer filesPerform billing and accounting functions related specifically to the litigation practicePerform additional administrative duties as required including filing, copying, scanning, faxing, opening files etc.Candidates with experience working with ProLaw is an assetOther duties as assigned.Qualifications & RequirementsAbility to work independently with minimal instructionImpeccable proofreading and grammar skillsVery organized with high attention to detail and accuracy when completing tasksAble to multi-task and work within tight timelines to meet deadlines and reassess priorities as neededStrong working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure is requiredDemonstrated proficiency drafting documents and file managementExcellent verbal and written communication skillsGraduate from an accredited Law Clerk program is an asset.Previous experience in a law firm is requiredDedicated to client serviceStrong problem-solving skills are required.The salary range for this position is$60,000-$70,000 .KMB Law does not use AI to screen or select candidates.Diversity and InclusionAt KMB Law, we believe a diverse workplace is comprised of individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. KMB Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.Accessibility and AccommodationIt is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Background and Reference ChecksAny offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, employment and educational verification.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Litigation Assistant (Winnipeg)
🏢 KMB Law
📍 Winnipeg