Full time civil litigation legal assistant in a busy Hamilton and Burlington area law firm. At least three years of experience is preferred. Ability to work within time constraints both collaboratively (with lawyers and law clerks) and independently is required. Knowledge of electronic court filing is required.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, assembling and organizing legal documents including, but not limited to, pleadings, discovery and affidavits of documents;
• Preparing motion records, application records, pre-trial briefs, mediation briefs, trial briefs, and exhibit briefs as required;
• Preliminary preparing of pleadings (claims, defences, motions, applications, affidavits, briefs;
• Electronically filing court documents in compliance with procedural and local practice management rules;
• Maintaining electronic document files and correspondence;
• Managing and diarizing filing dates, hearing dates and deadlines;
• Corresponding with clients, court staff, and other legal professionals as directed; and
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications needed:

• Post-secondary education (college diploma/certificate Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Law Clerk)
• Is preferred that you have at least 3 years experience in civil litigation;
• A good understanding of Rules of Civil Procedure;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and practice-management software;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment; and
• Professional, productive, positive, and collaborative approach.

We are located in Aldershot with easy access and on-site parking.  We offer competitive compensation, commensurate with experience along with eligibility for firm benefits upon meeting the required firm policy conditions.  Benefits may include extended health and dental care, life insurance, and an employee assistance program

This job posting is for a permanent position.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.