Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Linds & Associates Full time

**Legal Assistant - Litigation**

**Toronto, ON**

**Some work from home available**

Our client, a top tier law firm located in the core of downtown Toronto is hiring They are looking for an organized, tech savvy and resourceful legal assistant to support a team practicing in the area of Aboriginal and Indigenous Law.

Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure as well as knowledge of procedures relating to Regulatory Bodies, the Alberta Courts, the Federal Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada is required. Prior experience in this area of law would be considered a strong asset.

**Responsibilities**:

- Independently manage the daily operation of a team of legal professionals who represent Indigenous clients with a primary practice focus in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law, including, Indigenous rights litigation and the negotiation and implementation of modern day treaties and self-government as well as Environmental, Regulatory, Administrative and Constitutional Law
- Complex calendar management, including, overseeing meeting requests and coordinating with Indigenous clients with respect to booking calls and meetings
- Prepare, edit, and complete all necessary correspondence, documentation, and related materials
- Assist with the finalization of various litigation documents for all court levels including Ontario and Alberta courts, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada; including but not limited to motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, and bill of costs
- Prepare documents for Regulatory Boards and Tribunals
- Assist with file organization and general practice management for the two Partners (e.g., saving notes, file naming, etc.)
- Booking travel and accommodation for client meetings as required
- Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, court staff and lawyers’ offices
- Handle daily administrative details and duties related to accounting including dockets, bills and expenses etc.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of five years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications
- Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
- Strong knowledge of the Ontario _Rules of Civil Procedure_
- Knowledge of procedures related to Regulatory Bodies, Ontario and Alberta courts, the Federal Court of Canada, and Supreme Court of Canada
- Knowledge of Aboriginal Law would be considered an asset
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands

If you are looking to join a dynamic team of professionals look no further We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.

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