Legal Assistant – Litigation
McCarthy Tétrault
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Vancouver • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$75,000 - CA$85,000 per year
About the role
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions.
- Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants, etc.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
- Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
- Preparing court pleadings or other courtroom visuals.
- Drafting, preparing, filing and serving documents in all levels of court - Small Claims, Supreme Court of BC, Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada.
- Preparing arbitration materials and the delivery of same.
- Arranging and coordinating externally with Court Reporters and internally with IT to set up prep meetings/discoveries/depositions and cross-examinations.
- Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
- Scheduling and coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses or other court-designated hearings.
- Monitoring evidence gathering.
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system.
- Managing key dates including physical bring forward system and updating calendars for assigned lawyers.
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
- Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment.
Requirements
- Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
- Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
word processingproofreadingeditingdocument preparationcourt pleadingsarbitration materialsfile managementevidence gatheringlegal terminologycourt rules
Soft Skills
attention to detailtime managementorganizational skillsmulti-taskingability to work under pressurediscretionconfidentialityflexibilityspeed and accuracyfollow-up
Certifications
Legal Assistant Diploma