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Location

Ontario | Canada

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Job description

AC-17821

Our client, a prominent Toronto Business Law Firm, is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to support a team in their Litigation Group with a primarily focus on Aboriginal/Indigenous Law. The successful candidate should have knowledge of the Ontario   Rules of Civil Procedure and knowledge of procedures related to Regulatory Bodies, the Federal Court of Canada and Superior Court of Canada. Prior experience or knowledge of Aboriginal/Indigenous Law is considered an asset. If you have high energy, strong technical skills, are proficient at managing shifting priorities and demands, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, this role would be a good fit for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage the daily operation of a team of legal professionals who represent Indigenous clients with a primary practice focus in Aboriginal/Indigenous Law, including, Indigenous rights litigation and the negotiation and implementation of modern day treaties and self-government as well as Environmental, Regulatory, Administrative and Constitutional Law
• Complex calendar management, including, overseeing meeting requests and coordinating with Indigenous clients with respect to booking calls and meetings
• Prepare, edit, and complete all necessary correspondence, documentation, and related materials
• Assist with the finalization of various litigation documents for all court levels including Ontario courts, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada; including but not limited to motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, and bill of costs
• Prepare documents for Regulatory Boards and Tribunals
• Assist with file organization and general practice management for the two Partners (e.g., saving notes, file naming, etc.)
• Booking travel and accommodation for client meetings as required
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, court staff and lawyers’ offices
• Handle daily administrative details
• Manage duties related to accounting (dockets, bills, expenses, etc.)
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario   Rules of Civil Procedure
• Knowledge of procedures related to Regulatory Bodies, the Federal Court of Canada, and Superior Court of Canada
• Experience with Alberta courts and knowledge of Aboriginal/Indigenous Law would be considered an asset
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands

Employment Equity Statement

Our client  is is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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For more information, please contact Devyn Kelly, Recruitment Specialist at [email protected] or 647 480 1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Devyn know.

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