About the Company
Our client, a well-established Toronto law firm with a strong reputation for providing sophisticated legal services to a diverse range of clients is seeking a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team and support a busy litigation practice. This role is Hybrid-Remote with 2 days in office.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal administrative support within the Commercial Litigation group
- Prepare, format and proofread correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, factums and other legal documents
- Manage electronic and paper files, ensuring documents are organized and maintained accurately
- Assist with court filings, service and other litigation-related procedural requirements
- Maintain lawyers' calendars, including scheduling meetings, examinations, discoveries, motions and other deadlines
- Coordinate appointments, meetings and examinations with clients, counsel and other parties
- Prepare and organize materials for discoveries, motions, hearings and trials
- Monitor limitation dates, filing deadlines and other key dates
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and communications with clients, opposing counsel and the courts
- Assist with docketing, time entry, billing and expense processing
- Provide general administrative support to the litigation team as required
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably supporting a commercial litigation practice
- Strong knowledge of Ontario litigation procedures and court processes
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with legal practice management and document management systems is an asset
Compensation
- Salary up to 80,000, commensurate with experience
- Two days per week in the office
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional and collaborative work environment
We do not use AI to screen candidates.
