
Kent Legal
Job Title: Executive Legal Litigation Assistant
Job #: 16510
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $75,000-$80,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility
Client Profile
Our client, a prominent Toronto law firm is currently looking for an Executive Legal Litigation Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.
- A mid-sized law firm specializing in a wide range of practices.
- Voted “One of Best Workplaces”.
- Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!
Duties and Responsibilities:
– Legal professional responsible for overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of a Partner’s litigation practice;
– Maintain lawyer’s calendars and emails;
– Arrange meetings, conference calls etc.;
– Diarize court dates and provide appropriate reminders;
– Liaising with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts;
– Draft routine correspondence;
– Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system;
– Prepare legal documents;
– Maintain physical and electronic filing system; and
– Other duties as may be required.
Requirements:
– Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma;
– 10+ years of experience in a legal executive assistant role, litigation experience required;
– Advanced understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure;
– Skilled at managing priorities to hit multiple deadlines;
– Advanced skills with MS Office;
– Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; and
– Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when interacting with clients.
How To Apply:
Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16510 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.