Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant (Contract)

Job summary

The role involves drafting legal correspondence and contracts while managing filings for the Commercial List and bankruptcy courts. Additionally, the assistant is responsible for billing procedures, file management, and coordinating tasks for the Restructuring & Insolvency group.

Job details

Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant (Contract) Some opportunities are simply worth taking a closer look at. Our client is a name that carries real weight in the legal world, and they’re looking for a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Restructuring & Insolvency group on an 18-month contract. This is a great opportunity for someone with 5+ years of experience who enjoys sophisticated litigation, thrives in a busy practice, and likes being the person who keeps the details, and the day, on track. In return, you’ll get a competitive salary, exposure to complex and interesting matters, and the chance to work with a team that is genuinely excellent at what they do. Apply now! Salary: Up to $85K (Based on Experience) Key Responsibilities Preparing, drafting and revising correspondence and contracts, including discharges, notices. Dealing with Commercial List (Civil) and bankruptcy court. Factums/motions/brief of authorities/affidavit of documents/bill of costs/exhibit books. PPSA Summary / TitanFile / Caselines / Ontario Courts Public Portal filing. Undertaking additional responsibilities as required within the share and team. Preparing accounts and managing pre-bills, with a strong working proficiency with all accounting and billing procedures. Taking instructions, prioritizing incoming work, following through on assignments and managing ongoing tasks. Opening and closing files, including preparing reporting packages. Undertaking additional responsibilities as required within the share and team. Qualifications Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized college preferred. At least 5-8+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in the Commercial Litigation practice area. Strong attention to detail and technical skills, with the ability to work on large complex agreements. Ability to communicate in a professional, efficient manner with clients and external contacts as well as internally throughout the firm. Highly organized, team player with the ability to work under pressure, deal with changing priorities and meet strict deadlines (this may include being flexible on work hours on an exception basis). Excellent proficiency with MS Office Suite, Outlook, iManage, PowerPoint, Excel, InterAction and Expert Time. Ability to handle more than one professional and to undertake additional responsibilities as required within the share and team. To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at [email protected]

What you’ll do

The role involves drafting legal correspondence and contracts while managing filings for the Commercial List and bankruptcy courts. Additionally, the assistant is responsible for billing procedures, file management, and coordinating tasks for the Restructuring & Insolvency group.

Requirements

Candidates should have 5-8+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in Commercial Litigation and a preferred diploma in Legal Administrative Assisting. Proficiency in legal software like iManage and Expert Time, along with strong organizational skills, is required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial Litigation
• Legal Drafting
• Bankruptcy Court Procedures
• PPSA Summary
• TitanFile
• Caselines
• Ontario Courts Public Portal
• Billing Procedures
• iManage
• InterAction
• Expert Time
• MS Office Suite
• File Management
• Professional Communication
• Time Management
• Organization

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative