Commercial Litigation Law Clerk/Legal Assistant

Synectics Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a skilled legal professional to support a busy litigation practice. The role focuses on preparing pleadings, managing deadlines, and maintaining client files, with collaboration across clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation experience, a Law Clerk designation or Legal Assistant diploma, and strong MS Office skills. Experience with industry tools is a plus, and the position offers a dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Law Clerk designation or Legal Assistant diploma/certificate.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and document preparation.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with Soluno, CaseLines, MyCase, Litigation Highway, or Tymetrix is an asset.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy litigation practice, preferably in commercial litigation.
• Prepare pleadings, motion records, affidavits, notices, and other court documents.
• Manage litigation deadlines, calendars, and court filings.
• Maintain organized client files and assist with file closures.
• Handle client meetings, billing, and account preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, and internal teams.

Skills

Litigation support

Pleadings

Deadline management

Client communication

Court filings

Billing

Team collaboration

Education

Law Clerk designation or Legal Assistant diploma/certificate

Tools

MS Office

Soluno

CaseLines

MyCase

Litigation Highway

Tymetrix

Job description

• Support a busy litigation practice, preferably in commercial litigation.
• Prepare pleadings, motion records, affidavits, notices, and other court documents.
• Manage litigation deadlines, calendars, and court filings.
• Maintain organized client files and assist with file closures.
• Handle client meetings, billing, and account preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy litigation practice, preferably in commercial litigation.
• Prepare pleadings, motion records, affidavits, notices, and other court documents.
• Manage litigation deadlines, calendars, and court filings.
• Maintain organized client files and assist with file closures.
• Handle client meetings, billing, and account preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, and internal teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Law Clerk designation or Legal Assistant diploma/certificate.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and document preparation.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with Soluno, CaseLines, MyCase, Litigation Highway, or Tymetrix is an asset.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.