AddressFogler, Rubinoff LLP is a full service law firm with approximately 240 support staff and lawyers. We are committed to ensuring our people are engaged and supported in their roles. People are our greatest asset and the attraction and retention of talent is essential to our delivery of excellent legal services to our clients. Our firm successfully balances high standards of professionalism with a congenial and flexible work environment for its members.
Legal Assistant – Litigation Department
Job Description:
Our firm has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Litigation Department. The successful candidate will provide legal and administrative support and will have a minimum of 5 years' legal experience in commercial litigation. The successful candidate is a self-starter, well organized, detail oriented and has excellent client communication skills. In addition, the successful candidate must have working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft and amend correspondence and pleadings through general instruction, precedents or dictation;
- Arrange for service and filing of legal documents to process servers/agents with the appropriate court;
- Maintain client physical and electronic files/records;
- Manage and track deadlines, conditional dates, and appointments;
- Communicate with clients and third parties;
- Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc., as specifically directed by lawyer; and
- Perform clerical, administrative and general office duties.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Legal Assistant;
- Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk Diploma preferred;
- Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and proficient in preparing court forms;
- Solid understanding of business and legal terminology;
- Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Calendar), Automated Civil Litigation (ACL), and Legal Essence;
- Familiarity with Aderant accounting software and Teraview an asset;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Client-service oriented;
- Ability to work within a team environment and independently;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail;
- Capacity to exercise initiative and efficiently and effectively manage multiple many files simultaneously;
- Works well under pressure with strong multi-tasking skills; and
- Conscientious and focused.
Why You Should Apply:
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP offers a congenial work environment, competitive compensation commensurate with experience, and a full benefits program. Our benefits include health and dental coverage, competitive vacation packages, referral programs, employee assistance, and employee discount services. When starting at the Firm, new team members are provided a comprehensive training and orientation program. Our Firm strives to continue to nurture the professional development of our support staff through offering training workshops regularly throughout the year and Lunch & Learn events on a variety of topics on a quarterly basis.
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures.
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected
for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- legal assistant: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON
