Legal Assistant - Estates Litigation

• Assist lawyers by assembling, organizing, and maintaining client and case information.
• Draft, revise, and finalize litigation documents including pleadings, motions, notices, affidavits, and correspondence.
• Coordinate the service and filing of court documents, including preparing Affidavits of Service and liaising with process servers as needed.
• Prepare and proofread estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and related trust materials.
• Act as a secondary witness for client document signings when required.
• Support all aspects of estate administration from file opening through to completion.
• Maintain and organize wills, trusts, and related databases or vault records.
• Ensure all legal documents are completed accurately and within required deadlines or court timelines.
• Format, hyperlink, and prepare documentation for electronic court filings and service.
• Monitor and track critical dates, limitation periods, and procedural deadlines.
• Scan, upload, and electronically file large volumes of correspondence and documentation.
• Proofread letters and prepare enclosures for outgoing communications.
• Communicate with clients and external parties in a professional, courteous manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and produce high-quality, detail-oriented work.
• Handle administrative responsibilities such as scheduling, billing support, and file organization.
• Coordinate and prepare for meetings and manage lawyers' calendars.
• Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Minimum of three years' experience in a legal assistant or law clerk role, with experience in litigation
• Completion of a recognized Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Experience with CaseLines and ACL is considered an asset.

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