We are currently seeking a full-time Junior LAA with 0-2 years of experience to join our Estate Litigation team.
About the role:
Duties include
- Opening, organizing, and closing files
- Conduct initial client intakes and handle cold calls
- Prepare and review prebills for lawyer approval, ensuring accuracy of time entries and disbursements
- Preparation of court documents and drafting correspondence
- Reviewing, summarizing, filing, and organizing documents
- Organizing and preparing for meetings, mediations, hearings, applications, trials, etc.
- Scheduling client appointments
- Maintaining a BF and limitation system
- Preparing trial books and books of documents
- Other administrative tasks as needed
About you:
- A Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Previous experience in an administrative setting is an asset
- Proficient with MS Word and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgement, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
What we offer and why it is great to work on our team:
We offer a competitive salary ranging from $50,000 to $55,000, based on experience, internal equity, and market considerations. Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, flexible and individualized work arrangements, and eligibility to enroll in our pension plan after two years. We also provide a professional development allowance, generous vacation, paid sick and personal days, and exclusive retail discounts at Central City, conveniently located below our office.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume with “JR Estate Litigation LAA” in the subject line, along with a cover letter to our Human Resources Department at [email protected]
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
