26 Oct
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Synectics
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Toronto
Seeking a Litigation Assistant/Law Clerk with 3+ years of litigation experience to support litigation and mortgage enforcement matters. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proficient with Ontario court procedures, and comfortable managing files from start to finish.ResponsibilitiesPrepare, serve, and file pleadings, motions, Affidavits of Documents, and other court documentsDraft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, motions, and legal documents from dictationAssist with litigation and mortgage enforcement files from opening through completionPrepare for trials, including pre-trial memoranda, witness coordination, and hearing materialsReview discovery undertakings, lawyer notes, and transcripts and obtain Answers to UndertakingsManage court filings, scheduling, process servers, and communications with court officesMaintain files, calendars, dockets, timekeeping, and monthly billingCommunicate with lawyers, clients, opposing parties,
and other professionalsProvide overflow support to the litigation team as requiredQualificationsLegal Assistant or Law Clerk certificate required3+ years of litigation assistant/clerk experienceStrong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and provincial practice directionsExperience with electronic billing and document management systemsProficiency with Adobe, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and ExcelExperience with document review and litigation file managementFamiliarity with programs such as DocuSign, OneKey, ACL, and Ghost Practice is an assetExcellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing prioritiesStrong attention to detail and accuracyExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills when dealing with clients, lawyers, and court officesAbility to work independently and take direction from senior litigation counsel
📌 Litigation Assistant Or Law Clerk (Toronto)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Toronto