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Legal Assistant - Litigation

by Kelly Services (Canada) Ltd.

Position Type: Contract
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Jan 27, 2015
Experience: 3 Years
Kelly Services (Canada) Ltd.

Job Description

Our client, a life and health insurance provider, is looking for an individual to fill a one year maternity leave as a Legal Assistant - Litigation. The successful candidate must demonstrate initiative and the ability to assist in managing various stages of a litigation file.
 
You will be accountable for:
  • Drafting affidavits of documents
  • Compiling production and medical briefs
  • Scheduling examinations for discovery
  • Organization and preparation of materials for discoveries, mediations, pre-trials and various other court appearances
  • Maintaining information in the litigation database
 
Requirements:
  • 2-3 years recent experience working as a Legal Assistant in Litigation
  • Completion of Law Clerk diploma or similar education 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
  • Knowledge of Case management and Simplified Procedure would be an asset
  • Strong computer skills are a necessity including proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Work and Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated initiative
  • Must have a CLEAR criminal background check
 
What Kelly Services will do for you:
  • Pay rate of $20.00 per hour + 4% vacation pay
  • Prompt weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Access to free online training via our employee website www.myKelly.ca
 
 ** This job title can also be categorized as Legal Clerk and Law Clerk

If you are the individual for this job opportunity, please send your resume to ks7640@kellyservices.com (quoting reference number 7640-LITIGATION).
 
About Kelly Services:
Kelly Services, a Fortune 500 company, a trusted pioneer in the staffing industry since 1946, offers fulfilling employment to over 750,000 employees annually.  Temporary, temporary to permanent, and permanent job opportunities are available in such areas as Office Services, Accounting/Finance, Light Industrial, IT, Marketing and Call Center.  Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Join our winning team today!
 
We invite you to visit our website www.kellyservices.com to view other job opportunities.
 
Temporary Applicants: Please note - you will only be considered for temporary placements through Kelly Services once you have completed our Hiring Process which includes signing our employment application and employment agreement.
 
 
 
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