Litigation Assistant

• Prepare correspondence, legal documents, and court materials, including assembling documents both electronically and in hard copy
• Review and edit documentation to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Manage electronic filing and organization of documents within the document management system in accordance with court procedures
• Handle signing and filing of legal documents
• Prepare internal and external communications, including letters, emails, and memos
• Manage client file deadlines and maintain accurate diarizations in Outlook
• Prepare and issue monthly client invoices and follow up on outstanding accounts
• Open, close, and maintain legal files
• Schedule appointments, meetings, conference calls, and manage lawyers’ calendars
• Provide general administrative support as required

• Graduate of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
• 3–5 years of litigation experience within a law firm; corporate tax experience considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure; familiarity with Federal Court Rules and Tax Court of Canada rules is an asset
• Proficiency with MS Office, DocuSign, ACL, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems
• Experience with Aderant Accounting software is an asset
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Professional, client-focused, and positive attitude

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