Job Description

Job Title: Civil Litigation Legal Assistant
Job #: 16998
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Downtown
Salary: $60,000 - $63,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Remote Flexibility: Highly Remote

Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant to support lawyers in a busy civil litigation practice. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and clerical support while managing files, deadlines, and court materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents and correspondence
• Manage electronic and physical files, including opening, closing, and storage
• Coordinate court filings and service for matters before Ontario and federal courts
• Maintain lawyers’ calendars, diarize deadlines, and manage scheduling
• Handle billing, docketing, invoices, and expense reports
• Manage incoming correspondence and provide general administrative support
• Arrange travel and provide coverage to other lawyers as needed

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal assistant experience in civil litigation
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court filing requirements
• Experience with Case Centre; class actions experience is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office and legal document management systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply through our website at KentLegal.com or send their resume to reception@KentLegal.com.