Estate Litigation Legal Assistant

6 months ago


London, Canada HARRISON PENSA Full time

Harrison Pensa is actively recruiting a Legal Assistant in our Estates Litigation Department. We are looking for a self-driven individual who has a high attention to detail that will be successful in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.

**Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Support reporting lawyers with assembling and organizing client case information;
- Prepare necessary court forms and filing;
- Draft correspondence pertaining to litigation matters;
- Ensure accurate legal documents are prepared within timelines set by the lawyer(s) or applicable court dates;
- Communicate with clients and other external parties, both over the phone and in person, regarding initial intake or ongoing file management;
- Proofreading/editing of documents;
- Arrange for service and filing of court documents;
- Liaise with court staff to set motion dates, court appointments, etc.;
- Assist other lawyers and staff within the practice group when necessary;
- Other duties as required.
- Post secondary Law Clerk/Legal Assistant diploma or related discipline;
- 1 - 3 years previous Legal Assistant/Law Clerk experience;
- Litigation experience is considered an asset;
- Highly organized with attention to detail who is able to prioritize workloads;
- Time management skills to succeed in fast paced practice;
- Professional attitude who is courteous and client focused;
- Ability to work as a team player as well as independently;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and Legal Industry software’s.

**Please note that the advertised salary from Indeed is inaccurate as we offer a salary commensurate with experience and a collegial environment.**

Harrison Pensa is a full-service law firm based in London, Ontario, with expertise in business law, litigation and personal legal services including family, wills and estate, and personal injury law. Personal and business clients throughout southwestern Ontario, across Canada and internationally turn to us every day for our proven skills and trusted counsel.

London, Ontario is a great place to live. Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, London has an attractive cost of living, easy commutes, and a variety of entertainment and shopping, all the amenities of the big city without the challenges.

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

**Salary**: From $35,719.52 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


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