DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We have been rated one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2022.

If you are talented in providing unprecedented service, are enthusiastic and a team player, we are looking for you. We are currently looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a team of lawyers practicing in one of our Litigationgroups and invite you to review the job description. This position is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible and both interested and strong in client management and billing support.

‎‎****Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides billing support including generating bills monthly, understanding and adapting to specific client requirements and transmitting bills through electronic billing hubs as required;
• Provide administrative support including conducting conflicts checks, opening and closing client/matter files;
• Maintain records of all client files, related records, and general files;
• Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system;
• Provide support in creating and editing daily correspondence, pleadings, and other document preparation;
• Assist with the booking and organization of court documents and filing of same;
• Liaise with legal administrative assistants, law clerks, lawyers, clients, and court personnel; and
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required

• Completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant program and 5 years minimum experience as a Commercial Litigation Assistant;
• Understanding and familiarity with court procedures at all levels;
• Excellent word processing skills;
• Experience with Relativity and ACL preferred;
• Proven experience handling a high-volume practice;
• Strong attention to detail skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities required to prioritize a high volume of tasks or competing priorities;
• Dedicated to providing service beyond expectation;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions; and
• Ability to manage multiple internal clients and be adaptable to the needs of each.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health benefits starting on your first day, including extended health and dental coverage, life ‎insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and emergency out-of-country travel insurance – with 100% of the premiums paid by the firm;
• Disability Coverage including both short and long-term disability benefits;
• Retirement savings benefits including a support staff pension plan (firm contributes to the ‎plan ‎and matches ‎staff contributions to a maximum percentage of salary), and a Group ‎RRSP where ‎ contributions can be deducted directly from pay;
• Time off including competitive vacation time offering based on tenure with the firm, paid sick time and ‎acknowledgment of all ‎statutory and some non-statutory holidays;
• Wellness benefits including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and an annual fitness/wellness subsidy;
• Hybrid Work Environment with the majority of positions having hybrid flexibility;
• Professional Development including support for ongoing continued learning opportunities; and
• Collaborative Team environment with staff and firm-wide events and celebrations throughout the year.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DLA Piper Canada (LLP) encourages all Applicants with disabilities to contact DLA Piper Canada (LLP) if they require accommodation during the recruitment process. DLA Piper Canada (LLP) will consult with the Applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the Applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.