Litigation Law Clerk/Assistant

We are hiring an experienced Litigation Law Clerk/Assistant with 5 years of experience to join our Civil & Commercial Litigation practice. We are a small Bay Street law firm that specializes in condominiums, real estate, business and estates.

What’s in it for you:
- a competitive salary range $60,000 to $65,000 depending on experience
- work for a long-standing reputable firm
- generous medical/dental benefits plan
- in-office position

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage Estate Administration files from start to finish;
• Draft, serve and file all legal documents with various courts;
• Manage and maintain all Mediation and Arbitration matters including preparation of material and the filing of documents;
• Prepare/draft/review pleadings, motion records, briefs, Affidavits of Documents, productions;
• Review transcripts and manage undertakings ;
• Draft requisitions, confirmations and other court forms;
• Prepare Bills of Costs;
• Assist in trial preparation;
• Opening and closing of files; timekeeping;
• Handle daily administrative details;
• Coordinate with court offices & scheduling court appearances, examinations and other appointments;
• Communicate professionally with lawyers, clients, process servers and other third parties; and
• Arranging Condo Owners’ Strategy Sessions

Skills and experience:

• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience
• Possess Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word and Excel), Adobe Acrobat DC, PcLaw, ACL5, Caselines, Calendly
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Stay current with all Regional Court/Small Claims Court/Estate Court, Condominium Authority Tribunal and Landlord Tenant procedures and practice directions
• Being able to handle stressful situations and manage competing priorities is essential.
• Must have the ability to work as an individual within a team, follow instructions with minimal supervision, take initiative as required, have a strong personal sense of responsibility and possess clear and developed communication abilities.

We thank all candidates who applied, but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• legal assistant: 5 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Toronto, ON M5H 2Y2 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Toronto, ON M5H 2Y2: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person