Knowledge/Experience 

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word and Outlook);  
• 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; 
• At least 5 years of litigation experience; 
• Comfortable drafting and reviewing documents and correspondence;  
• Familiar with reminder or limitation systems for deadline dates as dictated by the Rules of Court; 
• Manage lawyer’s accounts - prepare client pre-bills for review, finalize and send out bills, follow up on accounts, and resolve billing issues in cooperation with the accounting team;
• Conduct routine searches (CORES, LTO, Courthouse, PPR, SPIN II, Bankruptcy, etc.) and/or arrange for others;
• Prepare real estate related documents such as land titles registrations, court filings, conveyancing documents;
• Attend to filing court and regulatory documents;
• Attend to service of court filings.

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