Torys LLP

Litigation Legal Assistant

Torys LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Montreal • Canada

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About the role

  • Prepare draft pleadings, court documents, briefs and routine correspondence
  • Review standard and complex legal documents and correspondence according to provided instructions
  • Process converted or corrupted documents and resolve related issues
  • Prepare transcriptions of statements and written or recorded materials
  • Compile various documents, including motion records, affidavits of documents, briefs and appeal records
  • Arrange service and filing of documents with the courts
  • Record time entries by file number; prepare monthly statements and fee accounts for review and approval
  • Organize and maintain client filing systems (paper and electronic); ensure files are kept current in the firm’s document management system
  • Maintain and update calendars and contact records (contact lists)
  • Manage flight and travel itinerary requests as needed
  • Perform other administrative tasks as required, including greeting clients, handling incoming calls, photocopying, scanning, collecting and sorting mail, binding documents, preparing cheque requests and setting up meeting rooms

Requirements

  • Diploma or certificate as a legal secretary/legal assistant or legal technician
  • Minimum of five years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
  • Experience with class actions and civil litigation matters
  • Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and the procedures of various courts
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word); knowledge of Summation is an asset
  • Experience working with a document management system
Benefits
  • Hybrid position: four days in the office and one day remote
  • Orientation and onboarding require frequent in-office presence for training
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
draft pleadingscourt documentslegal document reviewtranscriptionmotion recordsaffidavitstime entry recordingdocument management systemRules of Civil Procedurecivil litigation
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailclient managementadministrative skills
Certifications
diploma in legal secretarycertificate in legal assistantlegal technician certification