Legal Assistant

Options Consulting Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Temporary assignment

Job summary

Options Consulting Solutions is seeking a Legal Assistant in Toronto to provide dedicated administrative and legal support to two Partners, handling court documents, filings, and day-to-day administration.

The role requires experience in a legal environment, strong Adobe skills, and the ability to work independently while adapting to new systems. A temporary assignment with a competitive hourly rate is offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Legal Assistant experience.
• Experience supporting lawyers or Partners.
• Proficiency with Adobe to prepare court submissions.
• Ability to learn new systems independently.
• Excellent organizational and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and compile court documents for submission.
• Assist with court filings and ensure documentation is prepared accurately.
• Contact courts to confirm filing processes and requirements.
• Use Adobe to combine documents for submissions.
• Complete data entry and general administrative duties.
• Set up and maintain files within internal systems.
• Occasionally provide admin assistance to team.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

ACL Software

Job description

Do you have experience providing administrative and legal support within a law firm environment?

Are you comfortable preparing court documents, assisting with filings, and navigating procedural requirements?

Are you a resourceful and tech-savvy professional who can work independently and quickly adapt to new systems?

The Company

Our client is an established Toronto law firm providing legal services to a range of clients. They are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide temporary support to two Partners and assist with day-to-day legal and administrative requirements.

Company Perks and Rewards

Competitive hourly rate of $26.00–$28.00/hour

Temporary opportunity within an established legal environment

The Job!

As the Legal Assistant, you will provide dedicated administrative and legal support to two Partners, helping ensure court documentation, filings, and day-to-day administrative requirements are handled accurately and efficiently.

• Prepare, organize, and compile court documents and materials for submission.
• Assist with court filings and ensure required documentation is prepared accurately.
• Contact courts directly to confirm filing processes, procedural requirements, and other necessary information.
• Use Adobe to combine and organize documents for court submissions.
• Complete data entry and general administrative duties.
• Set up and maintain files and related information within internal systems.
• Occasionally provide administrative assistance to other members of the team as required.

What You Bring to the Job

You are a resourceful, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy legal support professional who works effectively with minimal supervision. You are comfortable taking initiative, navigating procedural requirements, and learning new systems while maintaining accuracy across administrative and legal documentation.

• Ideally 3–5 years of Legal Assistant experience; candidates with less experience and strong transferable skills will also be considered.
• Previous experience supporting lawyers or Partners within a legal environment.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe, including combining documents for court submissions.
• Strong technical aptitude and confidence learning unfamiliar systems independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently without requiring extensive direction.
• Strong administrative and data-entry capabilities.
• Experience with ACL Automated Civil Litigation is considered an asset, including file setup, entering court file numbers, and generating court forms.

Expected Compensation: CAD $26.00–$28.00/hour

Existing Position Vacancy: Yes

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.