Litigation Assistant - Greater Sudbury, Canada - WEAVER, SIMMONS LLP

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Weaver, Simmons LLP is seeking a Litigation Assistant to join our Sudbury office. The individual will be working with a Litigation Lawyer, whose practice is primarily focused on Civil Litigation.


Primary duties and responsibilities include:


  • Corresponding with clients and other law offices as required and document preparation, including pleadings, trial records, and transcription of reports on examination for discoveries;
  • Scheduling appointments and meetings;
  • Opening and closing files;
  • Clerical support;
  • Preparation of affidavits of documents, and compiling and service of interlocutory materials;
  • Preparing client invoices\accounts; and
  • Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Maintaining confidentiality;
  • High attention to detail;
  • The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively;
  • Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently and within a team environment;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (bilingual is an asset);
  • High reliability and accuracy;
  • Highly organized; and
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe software, as well as Zoom and other virtual platforms.
Weaver, Simmons LLP offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package, and a commitment to a long-term working relationship.


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Greater Sudbury, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location

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