Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Assistant 
Job Number: 16931
Location: Toronto (Downtown)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $70,000
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

A leading Toronto law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant (2+ years) to support a busy environmental law practice. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills, a solid knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, and the ability to manage a fast-paced practice with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, format, and revise correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents
• Organize and maintain electronic files in NetDocs (digital-first) and physical files as needed
• Maintain bring forwards and proactively support a team of lawyers
• Manage incoming calls, client communications, and scheduling of meetings, appointments, and conference calls
• Handle administrative duties including expense claims, billing, docketing, file openings/closings, cheque requisitions, scanning, photocopying, and booking services (meeting rooms, court reporters, webinars, travel, reservations, etc.)
• Update and maintain client/matter lists
• Track and register lawyers for LSO conferences, CPD programs, and events
• Prepare materials for speeches, conferences, and presentations
• Provide back-up support to other assistants and assist team members with administrative tasks as needed
• Perform additional duties consistent with the scope of the role

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of legal assistant experience (litigation or environmental law an asset)
• Strong working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Proficiency with MS Office and legal document management systems (NetDocs experience an asset)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication, client service, and multitasking abilities
• Collaborative, adaptable, and professional team player

How to Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote the job number 16931 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.