Adjoint juridique bilingue soutenant les avocats en litige chez Torys à Montréal. Gestion des documents judiciaires, échéances, facturation et coordination administrative en mode hybride.
About the role
- Legal Assistant supporting health law and specialty risk practices at Lerners, a Southwestern Ontario law firm. Managing litigation files, court documents, calendars, billing, and client coordination.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a first point of contact for clients and prospective clients, managing inquiries and directing matters appropriately
- Schedule and coordinate client meetings, mediations, hearings, teleconferences, case conferences, settlement conferences, and other internal and external meetings
- Prepare and organize agendas, materials, minutes, and related documentation
- Maintain lawyer calendars, proactively monitor deadlines, and manage an effective bring-forward (BF) system
- Draft, format, proofread, and process legal documents and correspondence based on precedents
- Prepare, update, compile, serve, and file court documents and materials in collaboration with lawyers and law clerks
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper file records in the firm's Document Management System (iManage)
- Distribute communications and ensure timely follow-up on file-related matters
- Assist with billing and financial administration, including preparing accounts, issuing invoices, processing payments and deposits, and coordinating third-party invoices and disbursements
- Liaise with accounting staff regarding accounts receivable and payable matters
- Coordinate with lawyers, law clerks, legal assistants, records, mailroom staff, and other support personnel
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Perform other duties as required to support the efficient administration and operation of the practice
Requirements
- Legal Assistant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least three (3) years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a legal environment
- Experience in health law and/or insurance defence are assets
- Strong understanding of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, including court procedure, service requirements, deadlines, and court forms
- Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and take the appropriate next steps
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and client-focused approach
- Sound judgement, critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality client service, confidentiality and professionalism
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and comfort quickly learning firm-specific systems
- Experience with legal software such as iManage, ACL, Case Center, Justice Services Online (JSO) Portal, and/or OneDrive is an asset
- Comfort working with technology in a remote or hybrid environment
- Updated resume and cover letter required for application
Benefits
- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Parking/Transit/Fitness reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Eligibility for salary adjustments and/or performance-based incentive bonuses
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid work arrangement eligibility (3 days per week in office)
- Kids and Company partnership
- Training and continued support from the Learning and Development team
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