Forge Recruitment is currently engaged in a search for a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant on behalf of a mid-sized Toronto-based law firm. This is an in-office position supporting a Partner and his team of four lawyers.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal administrative support, including:
- Communicating with court offices, clients, and counsel
- Transcribing letters and pleadings using SpeechExec
- Drafting and revising correspondence and pleadings
- Filing documents through OneKey and CaseLines
- Filing and saving documents through Worldox, with a transition to NetDocuments planned
- Updating and drafting documents through ACL
- Managing multiple files and ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are met
The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of 3 years of Legal Assistant or Law Clerk experience, ideally within a litigation environment
- A Law Clerk or Paralegal diploma or certificate
- Proven ability to manage multiple files, competing priorities, and time-sensitive deadlines with a high degree of organization
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment
- Strong computer and technology skills, with the ability to learn and adapt to new software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach
The role offers a salary of up to $65,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, vacation entitlement, and a discretionary annual bonus.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply in confidence. Thank you for your interest in this position and in Forge Recruitment.
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