05 Nov
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Forge Recruitment
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Toronto
05 Nov
Forge Recruitment
Toronto
About the Company Our client, one of the largest personal injury law firms in Ontario and a leader in family law litigation, class action work, and land use litigation, is on a hunt to add a Legal Assistant to their growing team.
About the Role Open files with accurate information Communicate regularly with lawyers, staff, and clients Scheduling lawyers' calendar with appointments, mediations, discoveries, pre-trials, trials, motions, zoom meetings, etc.
Screening potential new clients for accurate background information and potential conflicts Completing dictations in a timely manner Compiling court documents (memos, pre-trial memos, etc.) Drafting, preparing, and revising routine correspondence and documents Assist in preparation of briefs and records for mediations, trials, hearings, and motions Monitor deadlines, diarize reminders, and assist lawyers in preparing to file timely responses per deadlines Fax, mail, scan, photocopy,
and save documents electronically to document management system Closing files Additional administrative duties as required What You Bring Minimum of 2 year of family law litigation experience is required Thorough knowledge and understanding of Family Law rules and procedures Team player attitude with excellent verbal and written communication Experience with hyperlinking, and bookmarking Ability to prioritize various tasks, work in a fast-paced setting, and take initiative Experience with Microsoft office products (Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel), Kofax PDF, iManage, Zoom, and Soluno considered an asset Salary Range $60,000 - $75,000 Next Steps If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence.
Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.
📌 Family Legal Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Forge Recruitment
📍 Toronto