Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant
Downtown Toronto

Work from Home Two Days a Week

Our client, a well established full service law firm located in the core of downtown Toronto seeks a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team. This is a full time permanent role

While the role is primarily litigation based, there are additional opportunities to gain experience in other areas of the law. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Opening and closing files
• Drafting/proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents
• Providing transcriptions
• Managing day to day demands of multiple lawyers and their practices
• Maintaining physical and electronic document systems
• Preparing bills of costs
• Calendar and email management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in the legal industry
• Experience in general commercial litigation as well as the commercial list
• Experience with construction liens
• Familiarity with Case Center
• Bankruptcy and insolvency experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task and manage your time in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma an asset