Litigation Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Kent Legal

Description

Job Title: Litigation Assistant

Job #:16527

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location:Toronto

Salary: $68,000

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a Toronto law firm, is currently looking for a Litigation Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Canadian law firm specializing exclusively with tax matters.
• Recognized as one of the Top Tax Law Boutiques for by Canadian Lawyer.
• Office conveniently located in Toronto's Financial District

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide legal support within a varied practice;

Prepare correspondence and legal documents court materials, and assemble documents both electronically and hard copy, including review and editing skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency;

Manage electronic organization of all correspondence documents in document management system and in accordance with court filing procedures, signing and filing of documents;

Prepare internal and external communications including letters, emails and memos;

Manage client file deadlines and diarize key dates in Outlook;

Prepare and deliver monthly client invoices and following up on outstanding accounts;

Open/ close / maintain legal files;

Schedule appointments and web meetings, conference calls and manage calendars for lawyers; and

Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements:

- Graduate of a Legal Assistant Program;

3- 5 years of litigation experience within a law firm, with experience in corporate tax l aw an asset;

Solid understanding of litigation including Rules of Civil Procedures, knowledge of the Federal COirt Rules and Tax Court of Canada rules an asset;

Strong proficiency with MS Office, DocuSign, ACL, Adobe Acrobat, document managements systems, experience with Aderant Accounting program an asset;

Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills; and

Client focused, professional, and positive attitude.

How To Apply

Kindly email your MS Word resume, and quote Opportunity #16527 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

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