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| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Jan 20, 2022 |
Job Description
LEGAL ASSISTANT/LAW CLERK (Family Law & Civil Litigation)
Our client, a successful and reputable Lawyer, is currently searching for an experienced LEGAL ASSISTANT/LAW CLERK to support his practice that specializes in Family Law and Civil Litigation. This busy practice needs someone who is a confident, experienced and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will enjoy an excellent working environment and a very competitive compensation package.
Duties & Responsibilities:
About Us
Calibre Recruitment is a full-service firm that provides permanent, contract and project based recruitment solutions. Whether it’s entry-level or management, we have expertise filling all administrative, customer service, accounting, engineering, IT, manufacturing, marketing, sales and skilled trades positions.
We are passionate about finding the right fit for you and your next employer. Regardless of your position, industry or specialization, Calibre Recruitment has the business contacts. We have one of the best, brightest and most connected recruitment teams in the industry and we are here to help move you along in your career.
Our client, a successful and reputable Lawyer, is currently searching for an experienced LEGAL ASSISTANT/LAW CLERK to support his practice that specializes in Family Law and Civil Litigation. This busy practice needs someone who is a confident, experienced and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will enjoy an excellent working environment and a very competitive compensation package.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Open, organize and manage client files.
- Coordinate appointments, correspond with counsel, court and clients.
- Record, schedule and manage court deadlines.
- Prepare court pleadings and financial statements using Divorcemate.
- Prepare, file and serve documents including Case Conference Briefs and Settlement Conference Briefs in Family Court.
- Arrange Examinations for Discovery, set matters down for Trial in Superior Court and Small Claims Court.
- Prepare and transcribe from dictation, letters, court documents and financial statements.
- Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
- Input daily time dockets, and prepare accounting and billing using legal software.
- Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow.
- Legal assistant or paralegal diploma from accredited Ontario college
- Related working experience in Family Law & Civil Litigation practices.
- Experience in family law and/or commercial litigation preferred
- Experienced with legal software such as Divorcemate, PCLaw and/or ACL.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
About Us
Calibre Recruitment is a full-service firm that provides permanent, contract and project based recruitment solutions. Whether it’s entry-level or management, we have expertise filling all administrative, customer service, accounting, engineering, IT, manufacturing, marketing, sales and skilled trades positions.
We are passionate about finding the right fit for you and your next employer. Regardless of your position, industry or specialization, Calibre Recruitment has the business contacts. We have one of the best, brightest and most connected recruitment teams in the industry and we are here to help move you along in your career.
