Litigation Legal Assistant

About the Company

Our client, a well-respected Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its International Trade group. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment and is interested in supporting complex matters involving international trade and related disputes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to lawyers within the International Trade group.
• Prepare, draft, format, and revise pleadings, affidavits, motions, factums, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Manage litigation files from inception through to resolution, ensuring all documents and records are properly maintained.
• Coordinate court filings, service of documents, and other procedural requirements.
• Monitor limitation periods, court deadlines, and other critical dates, maintaining an effective tickler system.
• Coordinate examinations for discovery, hearings, motions, meetings, and other litigation-related events.
• Organize and maintain electronic files, including pleadings, document productions, and supporting materials.
• Assist with the preparation of document briefs, hearing materials, and other litigation-related documentation.
• Manage lawyer calendars, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel as required.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other internal and external contacts.
• Track outstanding items and follow up on deadlines to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Provide general administrative support to the team and assist with other duties as required.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Legal Assistant program at a recognized community college.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm, preferably supporting a litigation practice.
• Experience with litigation procedures, court filings, and the preparation of legal documents.
• Exposure to international trade, commercial litigation, or regulatory matters is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with electronic document management systems and litigation-related software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Professional, proactive, and client-service oriented approach, with sound judgment and discretion.

Compensation

• Salary up to $75,000, commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement with 4 days in the office.
• Opportunity to support sophisticated matters within a specialized International Trade group.
• Professional and collaborative work environment.

We do not use AI to screen candidates.