Legal Assistant

Thomson Rogers is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Family Law Group.

About Us: The Family Law group at Thomson Rogers is a thriving dynamic team of 6 lawyers that is well known in the legal community.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Open files with accurate information Communicate regularly with lawyers, staff, and clients Scheduling lawyers’ calendar with appointments, mediations, discoveries, pre-trials, trials, motions, zoom meetings, etc.

Screening potential new clients for accurate background information and potential conflicts Completing dictations in a timely manner Compiling court documents (memos, pre-trial memos, etc.) Drafting, preparing, and revising routine correspondence and documents Assist in preparation of briefs and records for mediations, trials, hearings, and motions Monitor deadlines, diarize reminders, and assist lawyers in preparing to file timely responses per deadlines Fax, mail, scan, photocopy, and save documents electronically to document management system Closing files Additional administrative duties as required Experience: Minimum of 1 year of family law litigation experience is required Thorough knowledge and understanding of Family Law rules and procedures Team player attitude with excellent verbal and written communication Experience with hyperlinking, and bookmarking Ability to prioritize various tasks, work in a fast-paced environment, and take initiative Experience with Microsoft office products (Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel), Kofax PDF, iManage, Zoom, and Soluno considered an asset Administrative Items: Competitive salary Paid time off Employer paid benefits coverage Hybrid work model after the first three months How to apply: If you are looking for a new employment challenge and would like to join one of Canada’s leading law firms, please reply in confidence to: Alison Russell 390 Bay Street, Suite 3100 Toronto, ON M5H 1W2