We are currently seeking a litigation legal assistant with 4+ years of experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting, serving, and filing court documents in accordance with the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and practice directions
• Organizing and diarizing files for deadlines and limitation periods
• Performing PPSA, corporate, and Teraview searches and required
• Communication with clients
• Opening and closing files
• Docketing time
• Dictations
• Preparation of client accounts
• Filing electronically, with some physical filing

Skills and Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant
• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure
• Knowledge of Teraview – Title searches, uploading maps of properties, documentation for registration (construction liens, discharges, court orders, etc.)
• Knowledge of Construction Lien procedures an asset
• Knowledge of Automated Civil Litigation software (ACL) and Aderant an asset
• Exceptional oral communication skills are required
• Strong understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) is essential
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective time management skills with flexibility to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Solution-driven with strong sense of task ownership
• A self-starter, with a willingness to learn new things and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Please submit your resume to careers@gsnh.com.