Legal Assistant supporting Torys’ Vancouver litigation practice. Managing legal documents, court processes, billing, client service, and practice operations in a hybrid role.
About the role
- Legal Assistant supporting Lerners’ Dispute Resolution & Advocacy practice in London, Ontario. Managing litigation files, court documents, correspondence, calendars, and client communications.
Responsibilities
- Answer the telephone, schedule conference calls and appointments
- Request conflict checks and open and close files
- Communicate with clients, experts and the courts
- Draft, send, and reply to correspondence
- Compile, serve and file motion records and other court documents
- Maintain calendars and an effective bring forward (BF) system
- Prepare and send invoices
- Transcribe dictation and/or proofread dictation from an external center
- Maintain files and scan documents into DMS (document management system) and Relativity®
- Perform other duties related to the administration of the practice
Requirements
- Over 3 (three) years of experience working in a similar position
- 1 to 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant
- Experience in litigation is an asset
- Deep familiarity with The Rules of Civic Procedure, particularly as it pertains to service rules and deadlines
- A keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- A strong work ethic
- The ability to work effectively on a team and individually
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with technology and working in a remote/ hybrid environment
- Experience with Relativity, ACL and Document Management Systems (iManage) is an asset
Benefits
- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- Eligibility for salary adjustments and performance-based incentive bonuses
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Fitness/Parking/Transit reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Lerners Birthday Program
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid work arrangement eligibility (3 days per week in office)
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