About the Company
Forge Recruitment's client, a reputable firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their talented team.
About the Role

• Provide secretarial support creating documents and correspondence through transcription and copy-typing, making revisions as necessary
• Provide administrative support which include (but not limited to) completing expense reports, courier forms, file opening forms, photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing and creation of file folders
• Professionally interact with all firm members and clients
• Photocopy and/or organize documents for distribution, mailing and binding
• Schedule and confirm appointments, meetings and conferences
• Prepare and generate pre-bills for monthly billing, as needed
• Book travel and make reservations, as required
• Prepare minute books
• Organize, maintain and accurately file correspondence, invoices and receipts via paper and digital formats
• Eliminate unnecessary or outdated materials transferring inactive files to storage according to file maintenance guidelines

What You Bring

• Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution, with 5+ years' experience working within a similar role in a law firm.
• Experience in Health Law is a must.
• Hands-on experience working with court or ministry forms as it relates to the litigation practice area
• Clear understanding of Rules of Civil Procedure
• Ability to work independently, following instructions with minimal supervision
• Strong technical skills working within Microsoft Word, Outlook and Calendar
• Experience using ACL
• Solid transcription and proofreading skills
• Familiar with developing basic Excel and PowerPoint charts
• Strong eye for detail
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and provide exceptional client service
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease
• Hands-on experience with pre-bill administration (preferably using 3E)
• Familiarity working within a DMS system is an asset

Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.