Legal Assistant - Kitchener, Canada - Bennett Grant LLP

Description

Bennett Grant LLP is a full service law firm based in Kitchener and Listowel serving clients throughout Ontario.

Over the last 60 years we have maintained our reputation as specialists in a number of areas of the law including family and employment law and the defense of insurance claims, professionals, municipalities and manufacturers.

We require an individual with a general background and experience in Civil Litigation to join a busy practice.

We offer a competitive salary which is commensurate with experience.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafting routine correspondence on behalf of the lawyer
• File organization and maintenance of files in various programs
• Maintaining an effective diary system
• Scheduling the lawyer's calendar
• Liaison with clients and opposing Counsel; obtaining information and instructions from clients
• Entering dockets and preparing accounts
• Assisting in management of lawyer's practice in a team environment to ensure completion of work accurately and within established time frames.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Civil Litigation
• Experience using the following programs; ACL, Primafact, LEAP, SpeechLive, Office 365;
• Strong transcription skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clients, lawyers and staff;
• Proficient with the Rules of Civil Procedure;
• Ability to work in a fast paced high volume environment
• Must be organized, thorough and have high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of team

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

- civil litigation legal assistant: 5 years (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2G 4W1