Knowledge/Experience 

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word and Outlook);  
• Understanding of Styles and proper paragraph numbering required;
• Excellent at administrative tasks such as opening and closing of files, file management, proofreading and scheduling appointments;  
• Strong attention to detail;  
• Ability to work independently and to multi-task and prioritize;  
• Excellent organizational and communication skills;  
• The ideal candidate must speak, read and write English fluently.  

Legal Specific 

• Graduated with a legal assistant diploma at an accredited school or equivalent experience; 
• At least 5 years of litigation experience; 
• Comfortable drafting correspondence, preparing and filing pleadings;  
• Familiar with reminder or limitation systems for deadline dates as dictated by the Rules of Court; 
• Experience performing Court searches, scheduling various applications, questionings and court dates; 
• Putting together briefs/factums, lists of authorities and books of authorities; 
• Experience helping lawyers prepare files for court; 
• Working knowledge of Eclipse SE is an asset, but not required;
• Understand basic accounting principles and are familiar with legal accounting software such as Aderant, PCLaw or EsiLaw. 

We thank all applicants interested in this position; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.