Legal Assistant

4 days ago

Greater Sudbury, Canada WEAVER, SIMMONS LLP Full time

**Weaver, Simmons LLP** is seeking a dedicated **Litigation Legal Assistant** to join our Sudbury office. In this role, you will work closely with a Litigation Lawyer whose primary practice is **Civil Litigation, including personal injury and insurance law. **You will assist in various aspects of the legal process to provide exceptional support to our clients.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Correspond with clients and other law offices as needed and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, trial records, and transcription of reports related to examinations for discoveries.
- Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and court dates.
- Handle the opening and closing of files, maintaining organized and up-to-date records.
- Provide clerical support, assisting with administrative tasks as required.
- Prepare affidavits of documents and compile and serve materials.
- Accurately prepare client invoices and accounts.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the legal team.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- A background in legal studies or a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.
- Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (bilingual proficiency is an asset but not required).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under deadlines.
- High level of reliability and precision in work.
- Exceptionally organized, ensuring streamlined work processes.
- Demonstrate initiative and work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Weaver, Simmons LLP offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package with matched pension contributions, and a commitment to a long-term working relationship.

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

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Greater Sudbury, ON P3B 4H5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Legal: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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