Litigation Legal Assistant

7 months ago

Toronto, Canada Mills & Mills LLP Full time

**Position**:Legal Assistant/Clerk**

**Reports To**:Lawyers**

**Group**:* **Litigation**
- **Who We Are**_

Mills & Mills LLP is an expanding mid-size law firm with over 80 employees. Our core values that guide the members of our team are Integrity, Competence, Initiative, Cooperation, Respect and Care. For us, there is no better question than “how can I help?”

We offer each member of our team competitive compensation and benefits, a collaborative and barrier-free work environment, and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of matters.
- **Purpose of the Role**_

As a Legal Assistant/Clerk at Mills & Mills LLP you will work alongside other experienced Legal Assistants and legal practitioners, while you assist in the areas of commercial, civil litigation and estates litigation.
- **Key Responsibilities**_
- General administrative duties, including but not limited to scanning, filing, photocopying, printing, scheduling appointments, perform administrative duties with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
- Managing key dates and updating calendars for lawyers, including appointments, due dates, and client-related activities
- Ensuring complete and accurate filing of all legal documents
- Answering calls, routing callers, taking messages, and providing routine information to callers
- Collating various pleadings and court documents (including Statements of Claim, Statement of Defence, Affidavit of Documents, Motion Records, Mediation Briefs, Pretrial Briefs, Notices of Examination, Trial Records, Factums, etc.)
- Preparing draft affidavits of documents and organization of documentary disclosures
- Managing of undertakings and refusals as well as handling production requests
- Other duties as assigned
- **Education/Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities/Attributes **_
- Community College Diploma or equivalent and/or is working towards their Legal Assistant or Law Clerk qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years working in a legal environment; a keen understanding of Civil Litigation and Estates Litigation and strong understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Experience with software: Excel, PCLaw, Word and Outlook
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and lawyers
- Works well under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Availability to work overtime, when necessary

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $48,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4V 1L5

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