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litigation legal assistant

Title posted on indeed.com - Legal Assistant - Litigation

Posted on December 02, 2024 by Employer details Elia Associates

Job details

*Position:* Legal Assistant - Litigation *Location:* Ottawa Elia Associates PC provides a full range of Post-Development Condominium Law services to condominium corporations throughout Ontario. We see ourselves as unique in terms of the level of service we provide to our clients, our volunteerism within the condominium community at a National level, internally in creating a nurturing environment and having put together a team of extraordinarily talented lawyers, clerks and support staff. We are now seeking an exceptional legal assistant to join our Ottawa litigation team (2 lawyers and one senior litigation clerk). If you are that person, we want to hear from you! *Primary Roles:* * Managing and maintaining tickler system * Typing & transcribing * Coordinating service of materials * Filing * Providing overflow support to other lawyers within the firm/ staff * Assisting with administrative matters * Providing personal assistance to lawyers * Coping/ binding/ delivery arrangement * Assisting with some reception tasks *Key Skills:* * Typing (80+ WPM minimum) * Superior Computer skills (knowledge of Office, including Word and Excel) * Superior Communication ? written and oral [English] * Spelling and Grammar (competent proof-reader/document drafter) [English] * Ability to prioritize assignments and execute within given timelines * Ability to work independently, follow instructions and take responsibility for work assigned * Organization * Attention to detail * Professionalism *Starting Salary:* Commensurate with experience (55 -65 k/yr) *Hours:* Full-time, 35 hours per week (9:00 am ? 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break) *Experience:* 2years (min) of experience working as a legal assistant *Education:* Post-secondary education preferred Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * Extended health care * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Ottawa, ON K2P 0W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Education: * Secondary School (preferred) Experience: * legal assistant: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person