Legal Assistant – Estates Litigation Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Mier Human Capital Moreover
Mier Recruitment is hiring!
Job Title:
Legal Assistant – Estates Litigation
Location:
Downtown Toronto, ON
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: $,-$,/year
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Our client in Downtown
Toronto, ON is actively looking for a Legal Assistant to join their team.
Position
Description:
Assist lawyers by assembling, organizing, and maintaining client and case information.
Draft, revise, and finalize litigation documents including pleadings, motions, notices, affidavits, and correspondence.
Coordinate the service and filing of court documents, including preparing Affidavits of Service and liaising with process servers as needed.
Prepare and proofread estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and related trust materials.
Act as a secondary witness for client document signings when required.
Support all aspects of estate administration from file opening through to completion.
Maintain and organize wills, trusts, and related databases or vault records.
Ensure all legal documents are completed accurately and within required deadlines or court timelines.
Format, hyperlink, and prepare documentation for electronic court filings and service.
Monitor and track critical dates, limitation periods, and procedural deadlines.
Scan, upload, and electronically file large volumes of correspondence and documentation.
Proofread letters and prepare enclosures for outgoing communications.
Communicate with clients and external parties in a professional, courteous manner.
Maintain confidentiality and produce high-quality, detail-oriented work.
Handle administrative responsibilities such as scheduling, billing support, and file organization.
Coordinate and prepare for meetings and manage lawyers’ calendars.
Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Skills &
Qualifications:
Minimum of three years’ experience in a legal assistant or law clerk role, with experience in litigation
Completion of a recognized Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
.
Working knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
.
Experience with Case Lines and ACL is considered an asset.
If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.
Title: Legal Assistant – Estates Litigation
Company: Mier Human Capital Moreover
Location: Toronto, Canada
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