About the Company
Forge Recruitment is currently engaged in a search on behalf of our client, who is widely recognized as Canada's leading litigation firm, and is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant (floater) qualified to practice law in Ontario. The opportunity offers excellent remuneration, commensurate with experience; opportunity for continued professional development and a collegial, friendly working environment.
About the Role

As a Litigation Legal Assistant – Floater your core responsibilities are to provide best-in-class administrative and collaborative support to their team of Legal Assistants, Lawyers, Law Students and Law Clerks. As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you must have strong technical and analytical skills and be confident in your ability to deliver excellent customer service in a forward-thinking and fast-paced environment.

To thrive in this role, you must be driven and hardworking. You must think critically and act logically. You must have in-depth knowledge of legal practices, legal terminology, and the Rules of Civil Procedure. You must also display a growth mindset where you are open and capable of learning new skills to expand your knowledge and use software and technology in your day-to-day tasks.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of litigation experience ; Commercial Litigation experience preferred
• Excellent oral advocacy skills along with well - developed negotiation and problem solving skills
• Calendar management - schedule meetings, calls, internal and external engagements, travel and other.
• Strong writing, drafting, research and analytical skills along with a
• Demonstrated ability to conduct compl ex legal research and develop legal arguments
• Assist with preparation of expense reports, docket entries, accounts, pre-bills, and other financial administrative duties.
• Demonstrated organizational and practice management skills, a keen attention for detail and the ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Exceptional client management skills and proven relationship building and interpersonal skills, a strong listener who is able to quickly establish trust and credibility with their clients
• Developed knowledge of various legal research methods and technology
• Post-secondary education in a Legal Assistant/Administration program or equivalent required; Law Clerk Diploma considered 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.