Legal Assistant/Law Clerk

Description

About this position:  

Lundy Levy & Eski Barristers LLP was named as one of Canada’s top litigation boutique law firms specializing civil litigation, that focus on commercial, construction, health law and professional liability.  

We are seeking a Full-Time Legal Assistant/Law Clerk to join our team in a hybrid work environment (minimum 3 days in-office, subject to client needs). The ideal candidate is a team player who will thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment. 

As a Legal Assistant/Law Clerk your responsibilities include: 

• Prepare and coordinate service and filing of court documents such as pleadings, affidavits, motions, and notices in accordance with court rules. 
• Manage key dates and update calendars for lawyers. 
• Perform administrative support such as photocopying, saving/renaming documents to the firm’s Document Management System according to firm standards, uploading/downloading documents from the internet or data rooms. 
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of rules and procedures of Superior Court including Small Claims Court. 
• Assist with file opening, closing, docketing, and billing as needed. 
• Assist with general office tasks and special projects as needed. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course. 
• 2+ years relevant experience, preferably in litigation.  
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows 11 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Office 365), Adobe Pro. 
• Strong word processing, proofreading, and editing skills. 
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities. 
• Professional communication skills and a collaborative mindset. 

What we offer: 

• Competitive compensation. 
• Comprehensive health benefits. 
• A supportive and collaborative work environment. 
• 5 minutes away from King Station and easy access to the underground PATH.  

Background and Reference Checks 

• Any offer of employment may be conditional upon a reference check. 

Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to: admin@lleb.ca 

We thank all applicants for their interest in Lundy Levy & Eski Barristers LLP, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.