Job Title: Senior Paralegal – Corporate Commercial & Litigation
Location: Toronto-Remote/Hybrid
Position Type: Full-time
Salary:$60,000-70,000 (Depending on Experience)
About the RoleWe are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our growing legal team. This unique role bridges corporate commercial transactions and dispute resolution/litigation. You will work closely with senior counsel to support business operations, draft and review commercial contracts, manage corporate governance records, and assist with active litigation files.
Whether you are an experienced paralegal looking for a high-impact role seeking broad corporate and litigation exposure, this position offers significant hands-on responsibility and professional growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate Commercial Support- Draft, review, and organize standard commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor contracts, service agreements, and terms of service.
- Assist with corporate legal transactions (e.g., M&A, equity financings, reorganizations) by managing virtual data rooms, preparing closing checklists, and organizing execution sets.
- Maintain corporate minute books, prepare annual filings, board resolutions, shareholder registers, and assist with entity formations or dissolutions.
- Conduct legal research on regulatory compliance, commercial statutes, and emerging business law issues.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Support- Draft court pleadings, affidavits, motions, discovery requests, and dispute-related correspondence under the supervision of senior counsel.
- Manage document collection, review, and production during e-discovery for ongoing disputes and civil litigation files.
- Monitor court deadlines, maintain litigation calendars, and coordinate filings with courts and tribunals.
- Prepare trial notebooks, hearing briefs, exhibit lists, and assist counsel with trial/hearing preparation.
Qualifications & Experience- Education & Credentials:
- Paralegal: Certificate/Diploma in Paralegal Studies or equivalent legal training.
- Experience: 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a law firm or in-house legal department with exposure to corporate/commercial law and/or litigation.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis), document management software, e-discovery platforms, and MS Office / Google Workspace.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail in contract drafting and legal document preparation.
- Organization: Proven ability to manage competing priorities, track strict court/transactional deadlines, and work independently with minimal oversight.
