Legal Assistant/law Clerk - Toronto, Canada - WHITTEN & LUBLIN PC
1 week ago
Description
We are a highly rated boutique employment law firm located in downtown Toronto that has been nationally recognized as one of the Top 10 Employment and Labour law firms year over year.
Our firm is a team-orientated organization with a strong focus on a work-life balance as we believe that everyone's wellbeing contributes to the strength and success of our growing firm.
We are looking for a Legal Assistant/Law Clerk to join our growing teamIf you have:
incredible customer service, administrative and organizational skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment, we are the right firm for you
This is a full-time, permanent position, on a hybrid model from Monday to Friday.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of legal assistant experience (litigation experience is preferred);
- Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of the Small Claims Court and HRTO Rules of Procedure;
- Impeccable interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with clients, team members, and counsels;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Must work independently with little supervision;
- Wellorganized, quick learner and proactive professional with a positive attitude and ability to prioritize tasks, workload and time;
- Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and legal accounting software;
Legal Assistant/ Law Clerk or Paralegal Diploma is a must.
Responsibilities and tasks:
- Providing administrative and legal support to lawyers, and filling in for legal assistants/law clerks as needed;
- Proofreading, drafting, editing and preparing legal documents and correspondence (including motion records, pretrial/mediation memos, pleadings, affidavits of documents, etc.);
- Opening and closing files;
- Communicating with clients, court, and counsel;
- Maintaining calendar for lawyers;
- Booking meetings, court appearances, consultations; Tracking deadlines and maintaining a followup system;
- Assisting with reception duties and incoming calls;
- Other administrative duties as required.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M5H 3L5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 2 years (required)
- working with legal accounting program: 2 years (required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5H 3L5
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