Floater Legal Assistant - Litigation

Job summary

The role involves preparing and completing various litigation documents such as motion records, pleadings, and affidavits. Additionally, the assistant handles administrative tasks including billing, docketing, and professional communication with courts and opposing counsel.

Job details

Who We Are: Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over 250 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally. What We Believe In: The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service, your career and your life. What We Are Looking For: Aird & Berlis LLP has an existing vacancy for a floater legal assistant who is a self-starter and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support the preparation and completion of a wide range of legal documents. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with different lawyers across the firm, gaining exposure to diverse practice areas and building valuable experience. Responsibilities: * Assist in the preparation and completion of various litigation documentation including construction lien materials, such as motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, bill of costs, cost outlines, writs of seizure and sale, Human Rights Tribunal pleadings, Labour Relations Board documents and correspondence * Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, as well as with various court and tribunal offices and opposing counsel(s) * Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc. * Calendar management including arranging meetings * The ability to be flexible to the changing demands of the job * Produce the highest quality of work * Accountable for all work assigned * Takes initiative * Confidential Requirements: * Minimum of five years’ Litigation legal experience * Previous experience with CaseCenter * Successful completion of a post-secondary level legal assistant or law clerk course * Superior knowledge of various courts and the Rules of Civil Procedure Skills: * Strong technical skills using MS Office and ACL (Automated Civil Litigation) * Extremely organized and meticulous with follow-up and detail and in dealing with matters containing voluminous documents * Ability to take initiative and problem solve * Client service oriented * Ability to problem solve * Strong interpersonal skills * Organized * Detailed Compensation: The salary range for this position is $60,000- $75,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity. Why You Should Apply: * Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development * Competitive compensation and benefits package * We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel * Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer * Mentor program * Wellness programs Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check. We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact ckelly@airdberlis.com [ckelly@airdberlis.com] and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.

What you’ll do

The role involves preparing and completing various litigation documents such as motion records, pleadings, and affidavits. Additionally, the assistant handles administrative tasks including billing, docketing, and professional communication with courts and opposing counsel.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of five years of litigation legal experience and have completed a post-secondary legal assistant or law clerk course. Proficiency in CaseCenter, MS Office, and ACL, along with superior knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, is required.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation • Benefits Package • Growth Opportunities • On The Job Training And Development • Mentor Program • Wellness Programs • Volunteer Opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Litigation Documentation
• CaseCenter
• Rules Of Civil Procedure
• MS Office
• ACL (Automated Civil Litigation)
• Calendar Management
• Client Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Attention To Detail
• Billing And Docketing

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative