Job Description
Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Job Number: 16937
Location: Toronto
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $85,000
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• 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
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
How to Apply:
Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote the job number 16937 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.