Litigation Legal Assistant

About the Company

A well-established and respected law firm located in downtown Toronto is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Municipal team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal correspondence, court documents, pleadings, and briefs
• File documents electronically through Ontario’s court filing systems
• Manage litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, and trial dates
• Coordinate service and filing of legal documents
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files
• Schedule examinations for discovery, mediations, and client meetings
• Communicate with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel in a professional manner
• Provide administrative support to Litigators

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation
• Diploma or certificate in legal administration or law clerk program
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Ontario court systems
• Proficiency with legal document formatting and MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Experience using legal practice management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information

Compensation

• Salary up to $70,000, commensurate with experience
• Hybrid remote work arrangement, working 3 days in office
• Full-time, permanent position
• RRSP matching

We do not use AI to screen candidates.