Commercial Litigation Assistant — Hybrid Role with Benefits

SimpsonWigle LAW LLP; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model after probation

Job summary

SimpsonWigle LAW LLP in Hamilton seeks a Commercial Litigation Assistant to support litigation lawyers and articling students. You will perform routine legal and administrative duties and coordinate with lawyers on client matters.

The role handles deadlines, court processes, drafting, file maintenance, and document assembly. Hybrid work is available after probation; full-time position in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post secondary Legal Assistant or equivalent.
• 2 years legal experience.
• A solid knowledge of legal office practice, legal terminology and procedure relating to legal correspondence and legal documents and understanding of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Exhibit excellent commitment to client service and the maintenance of client confidentiality.
• Team play with excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and file management skills, resourceful and capable of working independently.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise good judgment and confidentiality.
• Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Experience with GhostPractice and iManage would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Providing clerical, administrative and general office support including organizing.
• Keeping track of deadlines, including filing deadlines.
• Handling all aspects relative to court processes and procedures.
• Drafting basic motion materials and pleadings.
• Maintaining files, completing filings, entering dockets and invoice preparation.
• Assembling of Affidavit of Documents.
• Arranging Examinations of Discovery.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Time management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Team player

Independent work

Initiative

Judgment

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary Legal Assistant or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

GhostPractice

iManage

Job description

SimpsonWigle LAW LLP in Hamilton seeks a Commercial Litigation Assistant to support litigation lawyers and articling students. You will perform routine legal and administrative duties and coordinate with lawyers on client matters.

The role handles deadlines, court processes, drafting, file maintenance, and document assembly. Hybrid work is available after probation; full-time position in a dynamic team.