Job opportunity
Tribunal Litigation Legal Assistant
Cartel Inc.
Tribunal Litigation Legal Assistant
A great litigation opportunity is calling! A well-known and highly regarded law firm is looking for a hard-working Tribunal Litigation Legal Assistant with at least 3 years of experience to join its team. This is a great opportunity to work in a unique and interesting area of law, with exposure to trade and tribunal matters in a fast-paced, engaging practice. You will be joining a reputable firm that values its people and offers a fantastic hybrid arrangement (4 days in-office, 1 day from home), along with an excellent benefits package and some great additional perks. If you’re looking for something a little different from the traditional litigation environment, this could be the perfect next move.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation and/or assembly of litigation, tribunal and court documents including electronic filings
Assist with the preparation and/or assembly of information response filings for administrative audits and investigations
Prepare protected and public versions of confidential documents for tribunal filings, including redactions of confidential information
Convert documents in Microsoft Word and Excel into Adobe
Coordinate with process servers regarding service and filing of court materials
Coordinate with tribunal and court offices regarding hearing and motions bookings and related court material filings
Draft and revise correspondence and other documents according to precedents and/or instructions including memos, letters, emails, reports, presentations, court forms and court documents
Apply proofreading and editing skills to all work products ensuring accuracy and completeness while checking for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar
Act as a liaison between the lawyers and various internal and external individuals on file progression and other items
Assist in the administrative management of the lawyers’ and other legal professionals practices including opening & closing files, arranging meetings, scheduling, arranging travel and/or other accommodations
Organize and maintain an up-to-date (electronic and/or paper) file system of client files
Provide administrative support with docket entries, the coordination of billings, processing expenses and payment of invoices following to the firm’s accounting policies and standards
Work collaboratively and provide backup and overflow assistance to other lawyers, law clerks and legal assistants with heavy workloads and in the absence of others, when needed
Exercise judgment, be resourceful and work independently to solve administrative issues
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant in litigation
Post-Secondary education in legal administration or equivalent
Proficiency in the MS Office environment, Adobe Pro, Excel and other legal-specific technologies
Experience with and knowledge of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Federal Courts, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and court practices and procedures are considered assets
Understanding of metadata preferred
Experience with Aderant (or other legal-specific billing technology) and an understanding of a billing lifecycle, processing expenses and payment of invoices are considered assets
Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks
Impeccable proofreading, grammar skills and attention to detail
Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and operates with discretion
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to effectively interact with clients and all firm members
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work well under pressure and meeting deadlines
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Apply on source site A great litigation opportunity is calling! A well-known and highly regarded law firm is looking for a hard-working Tribunal Litigation Legal Assistant with at least 3 years of experience to join its team. This is a great opportunity to work in a unique and interesting area of law, with exposure to trade and tribunal matters in a fast-paced, engaging practice. You will be joining a reputable firm that values its people and offers a fantastic hybrid arrangement (4 days in-office, 1 day from home), along with an excellent benefits package and some great additional perks. If you’re looking for something a little different from the traditional litigation environment, this could be the perfect next move.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation and/or assembly of litigation, tribunal and court documents including electronic filings
Assist with the preparation and/or assembly of information response filings for administrative audits and investigations
Prepare protected and public versions of confidential documents for tribunal filings, including redactions of confidential information
Convert documents in Microsoft Word and Excel into Adobe
Coordinate with process servers regarding service and filing of court materials
Coordinate with tribunal and court offices regarding hearing and motions bookings and related court material filings
Draft and revise correspondence and other documents according to precedents and/or instructions including memos, letters, emails, reports, presentations, court forms and court documents
Apply proofreading and editing skills to all work products ensuring accuracy and completeness while checking for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar
Act as a liaison between the lawyers and various internal and external individuals on file progression and other items
Assist in the administrative management of the lawyers’ and other legal professionals practices including opening & closing files, arranging meetings, scheduling, arranging travel and/or other accommodations
Organize and maintain an up-to-date (electronic and/or paper) file system of client files
Provide administrative support with docket entries, the coordination of billings, processing expenses and payment of invoices following to the firm’s accounting policies and standards
Work collaboratively and provide backup and overflow assistance to other lawyers, law clerks and legal assistants with heavy workloads and in the absence of others, when needed
Exercise judgment, be resourceful and work independently to solve administrative issues
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant in litigation
Post-Secondary education in legal administration or equivalent
Proficiency in the MS Office environment, Adobe Pro, Excel and other legal-specific technologies
Experience with and knowledge of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Federal Courts, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and court practices and procedures are considered assets
Understanding of metadata preferred
Experience with Aderant (or other legal-specific billing technology) and an understanding of a billing lifecycle, processing expenses and payment of invoices are considered assets
Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks
Impeccable proofreading, grammar skills and attention to detail
Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and operates with discretion
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to effectively interact with clients and all firm members
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work well under pressure and meeting deadlines
Tagged as: Bennett Jones LLP
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