Legal Assistant
About this position:
Lundy Levy & Eski Barristers was named as one of Canada’s top litigation boutique law firms specializing civil litigation, that focus on commercial, construction, health law and professional liability.
We are seeking a Full-Time Legal Assistant/Law Clerk to join our team in a hybrid work environment (minimum 3 days in-office, subject to client needs). The ideal candidate is a team player who will thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment.
As a Legal Assistant/Law Clerk your responsibilities include:
- Prepare and coordinate service and filing of court documents such as pleadings, affidavits, motions, and notices in accordance with court rules.
- Manage key dates and update calendars for lawyers.
- Perform administrative support such as photocopying, saving/renaming documents to the firm’s Document Management System according to firm standards, uploading/downloading documents from the internet or data rooms.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of rules and procedures of Superior Court including Small Claims Court.
- Assist with file opening, closing, docketing, and billing as needed.
- Assist with general office tasks and special projects as needed.
Desired Qualifications:
- Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course.
- 2+ years relevant experience, preferably in litigation.
- Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows 11 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Office 365), Adobe Pro.
- Strong word processing, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
- Professional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- 5 minutes away from King Station and easy access to the underground PATH.
Background and Reference Checks
- Any offer of employment may be conditional upon a reference check.
Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to: admin@lleb.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest in Lundy Levy & Eski Barristers, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.
No agencies or recruiters please.