Legal Assistant: Litigation

6 months ago


Kingston, Canada Cunningham Swan Full time

**LEGAL ASSISTANT - LITIGATION (FULL TIME, PERMANENT)**

**About the Job**:
**This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in all aspects of our busy Litigation group. Responsibilities will include**:

- Assisting with administrative tasks as supervised by Litigation Law Clerks, including assisting with preparation of document briefs, scanning and digital filing.
- Managing incoming calls from new clients, including preparation of client intake forms, communication to lawyers, follow-up, conducting conflict searches, preparing precedent letters to clients re retainers, and managing file openings.
- Inputting client/file data into Automated Civil Litigation (ACL) system.
- Managing the closed file process, including returning original documents to clients as required.
- Billing: Preparing Accounts Receivable letters for all lawyers, mailing to clients with billings (prepared by Law Clerks) on a timely basis.
- Updating client contact information in our document management system.
- Acting as backup for Litigation law clerks when not available.
- Assistance with process improvements and efficiencies.
- Research and other projects as assigned.

**About You**:

- Legal Assistant, Law Clerk or Office Administration Diploma (or equivalent).
- A minimum of 1 year experience providing support in a professional office is required.
- Experience in a litigation law practice a strong asset.
- Strong software skills, including MS Office. Experience with ACL an asset.
- Strong focus on providing exceptional customer service and lawyer service and taking pride and confidence in your work product.
- Proven commitment and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Highly developed communication skills, verbal and written.
- Strong time management skills and keen attention to detail.
- Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and be proactive in finding solutions.

**About Us**:
Cunningham Swan LLP is one of southeastern Ontario’s leading full-service firms. We take great pride in finding and retaining top talent who are passionate about their work. We reward our people for their valued contributions with a competitive compensation package, including generous vacation and leave policies. We protect them with robust benefit plans, which include a pension plan, parental leave top-up pay, paramedical coverage and a health care spending account. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment in a beautifully restored historic building in one of Ontario’s most livable waterfront cities.

Still not convinced? Check out what our current staff and lawyers have to say about life at Cunningham Swan here.

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

**Salary**: $43,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person



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