Litigation Assistant - #16760

Job Title: Litigation Assistant Job #: 16760 Job Type: Full time, permanent Location: Toronto Salary: Up to $80,000 Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility Client Profile Our client, a Toronto law firm, is currently looking for a Litigation Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Canadian law firm specializing exclusively with tax matters.
• Recognized as one of the Top Tax Law Boutiques for 2023-24 by Canadian Lawyer.
• Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting 2 Senior Associates and 1 Junior Associate;

Prepare correspondence and legal documents court materials, and assemble documents both electronically and hard copy, including review and editing skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency; - Manage electronic organization of all correspondence documents in document management system and in accordance with court filing procedures, signing and filing of documents; - Prepare internal and external communications including letters, emails and memos; - Manage client file deadlines and diarize key dates in Outlook; - Prepare and deliver monthly client invoices and following up on outstanding accounts; - Open/ close / maintain legal files; - Schedule appointments and web meetings, conference calls and manage calendars for lawyers; and - Assist with other administrative tasks as needed. Requirements: - Graduate of a Legal Assistant Program; - 3- 5 years of litigation experience within a law firm, with experience in corporate tax law an asset; - Solid understanding of litigation including Rules of Civil Procedures, knowledge of the Federal Court Rules and Tax Court of Canada rules an asset; - Strong proficiency with MS Office, DocuSign, ACL, Adobe Acrobat, document managements systems, experience with Aderant Accounting program an asset; - Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere - Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills - Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills; and - Client focused, professional, and positive attitude. How To Apply Kindly email your MS Word resume, and quote Opportunity #16760 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.