Legal Assistant

6 days ago


Kitchener, Canada Bennett Grant LLP Full time

Bennett Grant LLP is a full service law firm based in Kitchener and Listowel serving clients throughout Ontario. Over the last 60 years we have maintained our reputation as specialists in a number of areas of the law including family and employment law and the defense of insurance claims, professionals, municipalities and manufacturers.

We require an individual with a general background and experience in Civil Litigation to join a busy practice.

We offer a competitive salary which is commensurate with experience.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Drafting routine correspondence on behalf of the lawyer
- File organization and maintenance of files in various programs
- Maintaining an effective diary system
- Scheduling the lawyer's calendar
- Liaison with clients and opposing Counsel; obtaining information and instructions from clients
- Entering dockets and preparing accounts
- Assisting in management of lawyer’s practice in a team environment to ensure completion of work accurately and within established time frames.

**SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Civil Litigation
- Experience using the following programs; ACL, Primafact, LEAP, SpeechLive, Office 365;
- Strong transcription skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clients, lawyers and staff;
- Proficient with the Rules of Civil Procedure;
- Ability to work in a fast paced high volume environment
- Must be organized, thorough and have high attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of team

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- civil litigation legal assistant: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2G 4W1



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