Search Jobs

Legal Assistant / Law Clerk - 2 Month Contract (Closed)

ARE YOU A LEGAL ASSISTANT/LAW CLERK LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL? Our client is looking for an experienced professional to join their team for a 2 month contract.

Legal Assistant / Law Clerk - 2 Month Contract

About the Opportunity

• Reporting to two lawyers you will be responsible for performing a variety of legal administrative functions and providing direct administrative assistance to two assigned solicitors
• Duties involve drafting pleadings and correspondence, drafting consent motion records and carrying out general litigation procedures within prescribed time limits in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Carrying out special assignments as directed; preparing a variety of legal documents, correspondence, reports and other materials
• Arranging meetings, discoveries and other hearings
• Monitoring and maintaining the progression of litigation files including discoveries, mediations, trials and arbitrations and performing a variety of other administrative functions for the Legal Department.

About You

• Comprehensive knowledge of legal/office administration, concepts, practices, methods, procedures and equipment as well as research methods and techniques.
• Enrolment in or completion of a post-secondary education in a law clerk and/or legal administrative certificate/diploma program or the equivalent combined with broad work experience in a similar or related legal environment
• Must have a minimum of 1 to 5 years’ experience as a legal assistant or law clerk, preferably in the area of insurance defence litigation.
• Must have excellent administrative and typing skills and be proficient in the use of a PC and computer applications related to the work
• Good knowledge of legal terminology and procedures involved in the progression of civil actions.
• Must be detail oriented and possess sound judgment, well-developed interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have excellent organizational abilities to prioritize several work assignments simultaneously and meet critical time requirements
• Must have or rapidly acquire relevant knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees

Pay Rate

$20 - $25/hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #22983.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

About Lannick

Lannick is the premier professional recruitment and staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1985, Lannick provides best-in-class finance, accounting and technology professionals at all roles and levels through its three divisions: Lannick Finance & Accounting, Pro Count Staffing and Lannick Technology. Lannick places more than 1,000 candidates annually and is a preferred vendor for Canada’s most successful organizations. Learn more at www.lannick.com.