Mier Recruitment is hiring!
Job Title: Commercial Litigation - Legal Assistant
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000/ Year
Position Description:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant. This opportunity is excellent for those who are keen to expand their knowledge in all areas of law and work in a fast-paced environment with supportive and knowledgeable colleagues. While the role will primarily be litigation based, there are additional opportunities to gain experience in other areas of the law.
What you will be doing:- Opening and closing files
- Drafting/proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents
- Providing transcriptions
- Managing day to day demands of multiple lawyers and their practices
- Maintaining physical and electronic document system
- Preparing bills of costs
- Calendar and email management
- Other duties as assigned
- 2+ years of experience in the legal industry
- Experience in general commercial litigation as well as the commercial list
- Experience with construction liens
- Familiarity with Caselines
- Bankruptcy and insolvency experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to multi-task and manage your time in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma an asset
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- 8 hour shift
- Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Interested applicants should apply here, please submit your resume. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that this job is eligible for the firm's hybrid policy after the first 6 weeks of employment. During the first 6 weeks, you will be required to work on site.
We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest.