LITIGATION ASSISTANT - Soloway Wright LLP

Soloway Wright LLP is currently seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with 2 to 6 years of experience to join our Kingston office, providing support to a partner in our busy Construction Law practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft basic correspondence and legal documentation, including standard pleadings and motions.

• Review all correspondence and court materials, including editing and quality assurance.

• Coordinate service and filing of court documents.

• Coordinate external and internal communication, including mail, e-mail, and telephone calls.

• Maintain electronic client files, including high volumes of emails and documents.

• Request, prepare, review, and send out accounts.

• Maintain calendars, including coordination of meetings, court appearances, examinations for discovery, mediations, and arbitration.

• Coordinate travel arrangements.

• Assist with billing and accounts receivable.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience as a litigation assistant.

• Experience in executive administration or as a law clerk, an asset.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office.

• Knowledge of ACL5 and NetDocuments, an asset.

• Knowledge of Case Centre and related e-filing portals, an asset.

• Familiar with Teams/Zoom and other meeting platforms.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation.

• Experience preparing and editing correspondence.

• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize job tasks to meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.

• Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities.

• Ability to ensure consistent attention to details.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information.

• A positive, supportive and professional attitude.

• Experience managing large-scale document production and e-discovery documents, an asset.

• Strong understanding of the necessary court forms and filing requirements, including following updated practice directions in numerous jurisdictions in Ontario and other provincial jurisdictions.

• Any construction experience, including liens, would be an asset.

Salary Range: $49,500 – $58,500 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and paid vacation.

How to Apply:

To submit your application, please apply directly to info@solowaywright.ca. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Soloway Wright LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodation due to a disability is available throughout the recruitment process.