Enforcement Litigation Assistant Jobs

Calendar management, including scheduling court appearances, meetings, and deadlines.

Collaborate with other legal assistants and team members to ensure smooth workflow and effective case management.

Manage and maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.

Completion of a legal assistant diploma or relevant education.

Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes.

·Drafting and preparing of accounts; and general administrative tasks including dictation, office, and file management.

·2-5 Years Legal Assistant Experience (minimum 2 years’ litigation experience)

·Strong knowledge of Court of Justice and King’s Bench Litigation process;

·Knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles, and terminology;

·Excellent communication skills appropriate for professional environment;

·Capable of handling busy practice with tight timelines and priorities;

A comprehensive compensation package is on offer, consisting of a competitive salary (commensurate upon experience) plus benefits.

Calendar management including arranging meetings

Post-secondary education in a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program

Arrange meetings and manage calendars

5+ years of litigation legal experience

Exceptional knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure

Community College Certificate or Diploma, or equivalent combination of experience;

A minimum of five (5) years experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.

Experience in Civil Litigation (Federal and Superior Court procedures) will be considered an asset;

Practice administration: including managing email and calendar accounts, electronic/hard copy filing, processing client accounts, and coordinating meetings, appointments, travel arrangements, etc.;

Drafting, preparing, amending, proof-reading, and serving of correspondence, accounts, various litigation documents (e.g. pleadings, briefs, motion records), and court forms;

Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system to diarize court filing dates, meetings, and appointments;

Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.

Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities.

Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.

Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.

Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology where applicable.

Working with Finance to coordinate new Client and Matter openings (KYC);

Assisting lawyers with file management and file tasks;

Liaising with Court clerks regarding Court filings;

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a litigation practice within a law firm;

Strong client-facing and communication skills;

Excellent organization and strong prioritization skills;

Demonstrated knowledge of litigation practices and procedures;

Comprehensive health benefits that include an extended health and dental plan for all staff, spouses and dependents.

Life insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, and AD&D for staff, family and dependents included within health benefits.

Health benefits starting immediately and not dependent on completion of probationary period.

A workplace where your experience and voice are valued.

Manage and maintain the electronic litigation filing system to ensure it is up to date, user friendly, and professional.

Manage and maintain the litigation department bring forward system and court calendar, utilizing case lists and Outlook calendars.

Updating legal and other skills;

Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills;

100% from office (possibility of hybrid eventually)

Preparation of legal documents by dictation, copy or other instructions;

Conduct research and regulatory and commercial filings;

Ability to edit legal documents, presentations, letters and emails;

Maintain electronic and automated records for all licensees and records management.

Enter information on versatile records management system for corporate compliance.

Provides customer service at public counter, via telephone and monitoring of Enforcement Clerk Inbox and Unassigned Complaints email inbox.

Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.

Deal with daily driver renewals, issuance of new plates and completion of multi-step complicated vehicle transfers.

Maintaining an efficient electronic and physical file and document management system

Maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers’ practice and client interactions

Diverse group health, dental and disability benefits

Opening, updating (including data entry and scanning of documentation), organizing, maintaining, and closing legal files and matters (paper and electronic)

Previous experience supporting lawyers in a law firm, with some exposure to litigation work

Strong Microsoft Office skills (i.e., Word, Outlook & Excel)

Manage folders and documents using multiple storage applications

Manage lawyers' calls, emails and calendar

A minimum of three to five years of relevant experience

In-depth knowledge of litigation procedures in Quebec

Knowledge of the conduct of proceedings in the Federal Court, Tax Court of Canada and Supreme Court of Canada an asset

Excellent oral and written skills in French and English

Document management software experience considered an asset

Strong time management and organization skills

Completion of a recognized legal assistant program and/or equivalent experience

Minimum two years of experience as a legal assistant in the area of litigation law

Wills and estates law practice experience an asset but not required

Knowledge of the litigation process and of court rules and procedures

Excellent administrative, planning, organizational, interpersonal skills and time management;

Secondary school education with a minimum of three years’ experience as an Administrative Assistant or equivalent related experience and education;

Manage outlook emails and calendars. P r ocess in v oices using Infor and SA P .

Proficiency in grammar and spelling along with excellent verbal and written communication skills;

General knowledge of by-laws would be an asset;

Provide administrative support to mobile licensing overnight staff

Minimum 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in law enforcement is required

Minimum 3 years supervisory/leadership experience with proven ability to direct evaluate and effectively manage staff

Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation skills) is required, with previous experience in report writing is an asset

Conduct policy and program review studies to assess the impact, cost benefit and merits of existing and future initiatives

Acts as back up to Manager in his/her absence and performs other related duties as they may be assigned

Working knowledge of the City by-laws, the Provincial Offences Act and an understanding of the municipal process is preferred

• University Degree in Law, Public Administration or suitable equivalent, including combination of experience and education.

for an experienced and motivated individual.

• Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers of Ontario and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Association Membership/Certification.

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, communication and negotiation/mediation skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial operating and capital budgets and business planning processes.

• Knowledge and proficiency in Windows environment using Microsoft Office Suite and internal databases.

You have a Legal Administration or Law Clerk degree/diploma

You have 2+ years of related experience

You are knowledgeable of the Rules of Civil Procedure with respect to deadlines, court procedures, trial preparation

You are professional, responsive, and dependable with excellent interpersonal and client service skills

2+ years of related experience

knowledgeable of the Rules of Civil Procedure.