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Toronto | 5+ Years

Our client, a not-for-profit consumer protection organization is looking to add a Legal Assistant to their team.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide clerical support with document management, scheduling, opening and closing files, and tracking file status and deadlines
• Provide administrative support with preparing court, License Appeal Tribunal and Builder Arbitration Forum materials
• Maintain records, statistics and data bases as required for department performance, reporting and other purposes
• Administer and coordinate the License Appeal Tribunal and Builder Arbitration Forum processes
• Responsible for coaching and reviewing all reserve setting and claim payments to ensure they meet our procurement and reserve protocols

A great candidate for this position will have:

• College diploma in Legal Assistant, Law Clerk or related discipline
• At least five years’ experience providing administrative support in a civil litigation environment
• Good working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Excellent computer skills and superior knowledge of all MS Office programs
• Excellent planning, organization, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proactive and process-oriented working style, with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight or direction
• Ability to multi-task, meet pressing deadlines and anticipate lawyer’s needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

For more information or to submit your CV to kgauthier@zsa.ca reference #33315