Current Opportunities

RBS is looking for a hybrid Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to join our litigation team, primarily assisting 2 associates that practice in civil litigation, insurance, employment and personal injury.  This is a VERY busy desk working with two great female associates!

Responsibilities include:

• opening/closing files, file maintenance, filing
• preparing and ongoing maintenance of client documents/files and medical binders
• dicta-typing (some)
• drafting correspondence, pleadings, indexes, lists, summaries and other documents
• interviewing and updating new and existing clients
• ordering/requesting records
• setting discovery, trial and other court dates
• setting medical appointments, communicating with doctors and other medical professionals and obtaining clinical information
• client telephone/e-mail contact (extensive client communication)
• communicating effectively via telephone and e-mail
• maintaining BF system for limitation dates and following up on requests
• preparing bills, trust statements, accounts and general accounting requests
• keeping the lawyer organized and updated
• keeping on top of requests from clients, coordinating appointments
• assist others as needed in team
• entering time where required
• other duties as required

Qualifications/Skills

• Elite accounting software and Word/Outlook 2010 experience preferred
• Must be able to draft correspondence and pleadings independently
• Thorough knowledge of court procedures
• Knowledgeable of procedures for new claims, limitation dates, etc.
• Must be able to take initiative
• Must be able to work with little instruction
• Must be well organized and able to multi-task!!
• Attention to detail is imperative!
• Must be team-minded, able to work well under pressure and be able to prioritize

Although we appreciate all those who apply, only successful candidates will be contacted. Please submit your resume to HR Manager, Cindy Hildebrandt at childebrandt@rbs.ca.