Litigation Legal Assistant

Our client, a mid-sized law firm is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant, as follows: Responsibilities: Supporting lawyers in all aspects of a file while taking initiative in determining next steps Arranging discoveries and mediations and preparing all related documentation, including draft mediation brief Preparation and substantive drafting of correspondence and legal documents (pleadings, motion records, trial briefs) Ensuring all relevant information and documents are properly stored in our Document Management System (NetDocs) and our litigation management system (ACL) Running accounts using our accounting software (Acumin) and using clients’ external accounting systems Such other responsibilities as may be requested Qualifications: Post-secondary diploma in a recognized law clerk program University degree preferred Minimum 5 years’ experience in a general litigation environment and, ideally, with insurance defence experience Thorough understanding of the relevant rules of court and of legal terminology Ability to work as part of a team and also to independently manage your own workload, with well-developed organizational and time management skills, and to handle changing and competing priorities Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, including proofreading with keen attention to detail Strong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Kofax PDF) Excellent interpersonal and client services skills