Intermediate / Senior Litigation Assistant

Thomas Gold Pettingill LLP , a firm with expertise in commercial litigation and insurance law, is currently recruiting for an intermediate to senior-level litigation assistant to provide administrative support to two to three lawyers in the areas of accident benefits and insurance defence/tort litigation. The ideal candidate will be outgoing and professional with superior clerical and organizational skills, with precise attention to detail, quality of work and accuracy. The candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to prioritize and juggle several tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing busy insurance litigation practices.


• Liaise with clients and opposing counsel in a professional manner and with diplomacy;


• Electronic assembly of pleadings, affidavits, motion records, motion confirmation forms, facta and books of authorities, etc.


• Scheduling of examinations for discovery, mediations, pre-trials, court-mandated conferences, etc.


• Online filing of pleadings and coordination with court offices regarding trial and motions bookings and related court document filings;


• Drafting cover/service letters and coordinating delivery of documents;


• Knowledge of Accident Benefits and LAT mediation/arbitration procedures;


• Providing basic administrative tasks (including typing, editing, formatting, proofreading, filing, printing, saving of documents, photocopying, handling incoming and outgoing mail, maintenance of contacts and calendar, entering dockets, coordination of meetings, etc.)

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years working experience as a litigation assistant, preferably in an insurance defence environment.


• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court practice and procedures at various levels, including but not limited to Notices to the Profession and Regional Practice Directions.


• Solid typing and computer skills; proficiency in a suite of applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, document management systems (i.e. Net Documents), and legal accounting software (i.e. Soluno).


• Excellent written and verbal English skills, including spelling and grammar.


• Ability to prioritize, adjust to changing priorities, and successfully complete numerous short and long-term assignments simultaneously in a team environment.


• Ability to deal effectively with all levels of management while being a team player.

Approximate start date: as soon as available

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

No telephone enquiries or agencies please.