We are seeking a Legal Assistant/Law Clerk to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to our litigation department's needs.

Responsibilities:

• Working with lawyers and clerks to prepare court pleadings and proceedings.

• Issue pleadings and file various court documents via the e-civil filing portal.

• Prepare simple court documents

• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents

• Opening files, typing, drafting, proofreading, photocopying, faxing, binding documents, scanning, revising and formatting various correspondence and legal documents, issuing and arranging for service of originating processes and other documents, filing and preparing materials for storage

• Drafting and sending correspondence

• Prepare accounts

• Familiarity and willingness to learn new applications as needed

• Schedule meetings, court appearances, examinations, and mediations

• Record and store client information (paper and electronic format)

• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a legal assistant in Collections and Mortgage Enforcement an asset

• Legal Assistant/ Law Clerk certification from a recognized institution required

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, Soluno

• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and general court procedure

• Ability to prioritize and multitask

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Deadline and detail-oriented

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Location: North York (M2N 6P4) in-person

Salary/benefits: TBD

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

No telephone calls or agencies please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person