REMOTE FLEXIBILITY: HYBRID REMOTE FLEXIBILITY

A leading Toronto law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support two lawyers in their busy commercial litigation practice. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational skills and strong knowledge of Ontario court rules and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma from a recognized institution
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a commercial litigation practice
• Strong knowledge of Ontario court rules, procedures, and filing requirements
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), PDF software, DocuSign, and document management systems (e.g., iManage)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and client service skills with the ability to build positive relationships
• Independent and team-oriented, with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Solutions-driven with sound judgment and adaptability

• Prepare and assemble legal documents for complex commercial disputes, debtor-creditor matters, real estate disputes, fraud, class actions, bankruptcy, insolvency, and contract disputes
• Draft, format, and file court documents; organize pleadings, motion records, trial records, and books of authorities
• Manage daily correspondence, client files, and file organization
• Schedule meetings, coordinate appointments, and maintain calendars
• Assist with docketing, billing, and other administrative tasks
• Provide general legal and administrative support as required