Legal Assistant

Job Details

• Position: Permanent, full-time
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Parking: Complimentary
• Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package
• Continuous Learning & Development
• This posting is for an existing vacancy

About Us

At Lumen LLP, we help clients grow their businesses, protect their interests, and resolve the disputes that stand in their way. Our corporate, commercial, and litigation lawyers combine sound judgment with a practical focus on results. We’re currently hiring a legal assistant (litigation) to develop litigation skills and grow with the firm together.

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant provides confidential, accurate and timely administrative and legal support to the lawyer(s) in our litigation practice.

The role involves preparing and organizing documents for court and tribunal proceedings, managing deadlines and files, and serving as a point of contact for clients, courts and opposing counsel.

The successful candidate works independently on routine tasks and under the general supervision and guidance of the lawyer on more complex matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle new client calls, emails and intake, including conflict checks and client identification
• Manage court deadlines, limitation periods and hearing dates
• Draft correspondence and prepare court documents, briefs and records
• Serve and file materials through the Justice Services Online portal and Case Center
• Book motions, hearings, examinations and meetings
• Order transcripts and obtain documents from court offices and court reporters
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a civil or commercial litigation setting (preferred)
• Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Ontario court filing and booking procedures; Commercial List experience an asset
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat
• Precise attention to detail and formatting
• Ability to manage competing deadlines
• Team-player attitude with strong communication skills
• Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma an asset

How to Apply

Please email your resume and a brief cover letter to info@lumenllp.ca with the subject line "Legal Assistant (Litigation) Application" by November 30, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lumen LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodations are available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.