Careers

Whelton Hiutin participates in the annual summer recruiting process for articling students. Our firm is also always interested in talented and enthusiastic paralegals, clerks and support staff.

If you have questions or would like to deliver an application, please contact us at info@whlawyers.ca.

We are actively seeking a bright and hardworking legal assistant with excellent attention to detail to join our team on a full time basis. You would have at least three (3) to four (4) years of experience in civil litigation. The successful individual enjoys working in a collaborative environment and possesses the ability to handle competing tasks through effective prioritization and multi-tasking.

Primary responsibilities for this full time role may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and revise legal documents and correspondence, transcribe dictation
• Answer all incoming calls, answer client inquiries
• Assist with preparation of court documents for trials and hearings, including actions, applications, motion records, factums, request to admit, etc.
• Assist with docketing, billing, invoices and the preparation and submission of invoices
• Open, close and maintain files with the utmost discretion and according to appropriate guidelines
• Provide administrative support to Partner, including calendar management, travel coordination and professional tasks
• All meeting planning and coordination, scheduling meeting rooms, arranging for audio-visual needs, catering, materials, etc.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to Four (4) years + of experience within a legal environment in a similar role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PCLaw, Adobe, ACL or other document management system
• Exceptional strong verbal and written communication skills
• Intuitive, able to anticipate needs/requirements and act to fulfill them
• Polished, professional, maintains confidentiality at all times
• A keen eye for detail, excellent proofreading skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Job details:

• Full-time, Permanent position
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Downtown office location (walking distance of Go train and TTC)

Benefits:

• Health benefits (including dental)
• 4 weeks annual paid vacation
• Hybrid role (3 days in office each week)

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to Chi Trac, Office Manager by email to ctrac@whlawyers.ca.