Job Description
Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Job #: 16961
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary:$80,000
Benefits: Outstanding benefits from day one
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility
Our client, a leading Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional, supportive environment with competitive compensation and strong growth potential.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Draft, edit, proofread, and format litigation documents, correspondence, and reports.
Coordinate hearings, trials, discoveries, witnesses, and court filings.
Prepare and file basic pleadings and courtroom visuals.
Manage client files, including opening, maintaining, and organizing large, complex files (paper and electronic).
Track deadlines, maintain calendars, and coordinate meetings.
Assist with lawyer travel arrangements, expense reporting, and client communications.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, calls, and messages with professionalism.
Support billing, time entry, and new matter openings (KYC).
Collaborate with internal resource groups (clerks, billing, records management).
Provide backup coverage and contribute positively to team goals.
Requirements:
Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures.
Exceptional proofreading, editing, and formatting skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to work under pressure.
Discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
Flexibility to work occasional overtime.
HOW TO APPLY:
Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16961 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 contacted. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.