EA/Litigation Legal Assistant

EA/Litigation Legal AssistantExperienced, practical and committed to excellence - if these qualities define you then you are the perfect match for this excellent job opportunity! Our Client, a highly renowned law firm based in Toronto, is recruiting for a EA/Litigation Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of relevant legal and administrative experience and keen eye for detail. In turn, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, perks and more! If you are looking to work at a firm that values you, then you have found the right opportunity - apply now. Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirementsPreparing correspondence and legal documents for review, including court documents and documents for administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Human Rights Tribunal of OntarioEnsuring timely service and filings in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure and procedural rules of administrative tribunalsAssisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards in preparation for the Billing teamProofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarityMeeting timelines/deadlines, scheduling meetings, maintaining professionals' calendars, and maintaining tickler/reminder systemsManaging files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent filesCoordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed audio-visual equipmentOther administrative duties as required, including working with and assisting other legal assistantsClosing files in Acumin/iManage and the firm's off-site storage portal. Closing physical files requires the ability to lift file boxes.Qualifications 3+ years' previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Executive Assistant for a Litigation practiceSuccessful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk programStrong knowledge of the Rules of Civil ProcedureHandle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demandsWorking knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite of applicationsWorking knowledge of iManage and AcuminAbility to problem solveGood judgement and decision makingStrong interpersonal skillsHighly organized and stellar attention to detail ResourcefulTo apply, please forward your resume to: sabrina@cartelinc.com Legal Services