Legal Assistant
6 days ago
Employment Opportunity: Legal Assistant
We are seeking to add a legal assistant with 3-5 years experience who will be a core member of our 8 lawyer and growing legal services team on a full-time basis.
Essential Functions:
Preparing and drafting Court Pleadings, correspondence and various other documentation;
Transcribing dictation via Olympus transcription software
Assisting lawyers with court filings
Managing court filing deadlines and coordination of hearing dates
Opening and organizing client files including managing limitation periods
Managing calendars, coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements for lawyers;
Consistently uphold strict standards of confidentiality
Assist in preparation of exhibit binders for depositions, hearings and trials
Plan and execute service of documents and correspondence on parties
Maintain exceptional client service standards
Qualifications:
Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited program.
Minimum 3-5 years experience as a Legal Assistant required.
Experience in commercial litigation assistance preferred.
Strong knowledge of Court of King's Bench litigation processes;
Comprehensive knowledge of legal concepts, principles and terminology;
Strong communication and organization skills required;
Self-starter with an ability to identify, take charge of and manage administrative tasks such as file and document management with mínimal supervision
Software Knowledge (Essential to have, but we will train): Cosmolex practice management and accounting, Olympus transcription, Microsoft Office Suite core products (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook), Worldox document management.
Compensation: Negotiable; commensurate with experience.
Includes benefits: Life, LT disability, extended health care, vision, dental, and a health spending account (see package for particulars).
Firm Culture: We are a supportive firm that requires kindness and mutual support for our people. Continuous professional development is strongly encouraged, and we pay for it.
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
**Education**:
- Secondary School (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Legal Assistant: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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