Job Description: Class Action Legal Assistant - #16062

Company: Kent Legal
Location: toronto, Ontario
Job Category: Not Specified
Job Type: Not Specified
Salary: Not Specified

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Class Action Legal Assistant - #16062

Job Title: Class Action Legal Assistant

Job #:16062

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $72,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Paid Vacation: Up to 3 weeks based on experience

Remote Flexibility: In office

Client Profile

Our client, a leading Toronto firm is currently looking for a Class Action Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

Toronto law firm specializing in Civil Litigation, Class Actions and Labour Law.
Work in a firm that offers an exceptional internal support network.
Office space located in the heart of Downtown Toronto!

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative support to lawyers;

- Organize and maintain large complex litigation files;

- Prepare, compile, file and serve legal documents in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure, court forms and practice directions;

- Transcribe, proofread, and edit documents, contracts, and correspondence;

- Open/close/maintain legal files;

- Communicate professionally with clients and court representatives;

- Prepare cheque requisitions, trust deposits and expense reports;

- Coordinate business travel accommodations; and

- Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

- Legal Assistant Certificate or Law Clerk diploma from an accredited institution;

- 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant role;

- Strong working knowledge of legal software and electronic Document Management Systems;

- Knowledge of court forms, procedures, Rules of Civil Procedure;

- Possess skills in filing with the Divisional Court and Court of Appeal;

- Experience in class action proceedings will be considered an asset;

- Experience with ProLaw Accounting system will be considered an asset;

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint);

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16062 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.

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