Litigation Legal Assistant

Duties

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and legal professionals
• Draft and proofread legal documents, including contracts, briefs, and pleadings
• Organizing case files and maintaining calendars
• Preparing correspondence and legal memos
• Maintain organized and accurate filing systems for legal documents

Requirements
- Experience as a legal assistant required
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite
- Unity Accounting (Esilaw) software experience an asset
- Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Experience in the following areas preferred (but not required)
- Wills & Estates
- Corporate & Commercial
- Litigation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person