Litigation Paralegal
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Firm Description Spetter Zeitz Klaiman PC is a Toronto-based law firm with 50 years of experience providing legal support in banking, restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency and commercial litigation. Clients value the firm’s combination of business acumen, strategic legal insight, and commitment to protecting assets while strengthening market position. The firm emphasizes honest, straightforward advice and strong client relationships. Spetter Zeitz Klaiman PC embraces collaboration and invests in modern technology to better support clients in a rapidly changing business and financial environment. The team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to corporations, small businesses, and individuals alike.
Role Description The Litigation Paralegal is a full-time, hybrid role based in Toronto, ON, with a combination of in-office and work-from-home days. In this role, the paralegal supports lawyers in a range of litigation matters by preparing and organizing legal documents, coordinating filings, and maintaining case files. Day-to-day responsibilities include primary carriage over a high volume of files, conducting legal research, reviewing and summarizing documents and evidence, drafting pleadings and motions, and assisting lawyers with discovery and trial preparation. The role includes: collaboration with other litigation paralegals in the Firm, working with lawyers and other team members, communication with the court, and ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Legal Document Preparation and Document Review to support litigation files;
- Proficiency in Legal Research and procedural rules;
- Experience drafting and managing Pleadings and Motions;
- Paralegal diploma, certificate, or degree from a recognized institution and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
- Demonstrated experience working in litigation in a law firm setting;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong grammar and drafting abilities;
- High level of organization, accuracy, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional, client-focused environment; and
- Working knowledge of Netdocs document management system an asset
Inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and who considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection, and assessment process, please contact Christina Hand, Operations Manager at chand@szklaw.ca.
Please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to Sean N. Zeitz, Co-Managing Director, at szeitz@szklaw.ca .
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Responsibilities
Manage a high volume of litigation files, including preparing and organizing legal documents, conducting research, reviewing evidence, drafting pleadings and motions, and coordinating court filings. Support lawyers with discovery and trial preparation, communicate with the court, maintain case files, and ensure deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
Requirements
Applicants must have a paralegal diploma, certificate, or degree from a recognized institution, be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and have law-firm litigation experience. They should demonstrate strong legal drafting, research, organization, communication, accuracy, and time-management skills; familiarity with NetDocuments is an asset.
Skills
- Legal Document Preparation
- Document Review
- Legal Research
- Knowledge of Procedural Rules
- Pleading and Motion Drafting
- Litigation File Management
- Evidence Review and Summarization
- Court Filing Coordination
- Discovery Preparation
- Trial Preparation
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Deadline Management
- NetDocuments
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Hiring contact
Christina Hand
Hiring contact email
chand@szklaw.ca
Categories
- Legal
- Administrative
Keywords
- Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Bankruptcy
- Insolvency
- Legal Document Preparation
- Document Review
- Legal Research
- Procedural Rules
- Pleadings
- Motions
- Court Filings
- Case File Management
- Evidence Review
- Discovery
- Trial Preparation
- Law Society of Ontario
- NetDocuments
- Deadline Management
- Client Service