DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the daily operation of busy litigation practices
Administrative – create and monitor bring-forward systems, coordinate and arrange travel and external commitments, meetings
File Maintenance
Dictation – transcribe and revise notes, memos, letters, and other correspondence / documents
Assist with preparation of expense reports, docket entries, accounts, pre-bills, and other financial administrative duties
Prepare, assemble, and draft various litigation documents, correspondence and briefs for court filings, distribution, service or other
Responsible for formatting documents, using internal firm standards and styles
Must understand court requirements and rules surrounding submitting documents for Divisional Court, Federal Court, Superior Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada
Responsible for serving and filing all electronic and hardcopy documents. Understand and be able to use available legal software in everyday operations. Organize logistics and help Lawyers prepare for all court appearances including trial
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