Legal Assistant, Commercial Litigation

Job Description

<p><b>iR Corp. is a boutique recruitment provider, specialized in Talent Resourcing Management solutions. We align multi-disciplinary talent with prestigious companies across diverse industries.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b> 2 Vacancies Available </b></p><p>Our valued national law firm clients are seeking Commercial Litigation Legal Assistants for practice group administrative support; general litigation experience is an acceptable consideration.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Attributes:</b></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Client service approach - you're ready, willing, and able to put clients first and exceed their expectations.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community.</li><li>Collaborative working - you're a self starter who values working in a collaborative team-based environment.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties.</li><li>Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilize new and emerging technology.</li><li>Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail.</li><li>Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues.</li><li>Able to work within tight timelines to meet deadlines, reassessing priorities as needed.</li><li>Proactive and taking initiative in anticipation of next steps.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Primary Responsibilities:</b></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Responsible for the billing support for a group of lawyers including generating bills on a monthly basis, understanding and adapting to specific client requirements and transmitting bills through electronic billing hubs as required by clients;</li><li>Provide all administrative support including conducting conflicts checks, opening and closing files;</li><li>Maintenance of established filing systems, including correspondence, reports, records, confidential files and B/F files and/or systems;</li><li>Document production support for daily correspondence, pleadings and other document preparation;</li><li>File preparation and management;</li><li>Assist with booking tribunal / court and other hearing dates, communicate with registries;</li><li>Organize, and assemble documents and books in support of tribunal and court hearings as required;</li><li>Liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers and clients on file progress; and</li><li>Other legal duties as required.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Required Knowledge + Experience:</b></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Completion of an accredited post-secondary Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized post secondary institution;</li><li>Minimum of three (3) years experience working in Litigation is required; Commercial Litigation experience is considered an asset;</li><li>Experience and a strong understanding of the courts process; higher levels of court (Federal, Court of Appeal), are considered an asset;</li><li>In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology;</li><li>Sound technical skills; proficiency in MS Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage DMS, Adobe Pro, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in strict confidence.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Engage in the market with a strategic representation advantage, to alleviate the tensions that can emerge when changing roles or securing new employment. Navigate each stage of the recruitment lifecycle with the confidence of having an ambassador advocating for you, your objectives, and in your best interest throughout the recruitment experience and beyond placement. We celebrate your wins as if they're our own, because they are!</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>EQUITY </b></p><p>iR Corp. is an equal opportunity employer, promoting equity and dignity in the workplace. Adhering to all federal, provincial, and local laws in relation to selection and hiring, we assess qualified personnel without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), identity, expression, record of offences, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), or sexual orientation. While remaining alert and sensitive to the issues of fair and equitable treatment for all, iR Corp. has a special concern with the participation of members of four designated groups that have traditionally been underrepresented in employment: women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities requiring assistance to participate fully in the recruitment process can inform us of their needs for accommodation with confidence.</p>