Legal Assistant (Dispute Resolution & Advocacy)

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Toronto is seeking a Legal Assistant with at least 3 years of experience in corporate or construction litigation. This role offers a dynamic workplace with a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid work options. You will be responsible for scheduling, client communication, and document management. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with legal procedures are essential. Please apply to join an exceptional team and advance your career.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance with hybrid options

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Corporate and/or Construction Litigation.
• Familiarity with Rules of Civil Procedure and service rules.
• Experience in remote/hybrid work environments.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling calls and appointments.
• Communicating with clients and courts.
• Drafting and serving court documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Case Center

Justice Services Online (JSO)

ACL

RelativityOne

iManage

OneDrive

Job description

Legal Assistant (Dispute Resolution & Advocacy)

Looking for a legal assistant role that truly stands out? Join a firm that’s as passionate about your success as you are! Our Client is seeking a talented Legal Assistant with at least three years’ experience in corporate or construction litigation to join their exceptional team.

At this firm, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover a collaborative and dynamic workplace where your contributions are valued. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance with hybrid work options (three days in-office). Your next great career opportunity starts here! Apply now.

Salary: Up to $80K

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling calls, meetings and appointments
• Requesting conflict checks, opening and closing files
• Communicating with clients, experts, service providers and the courts
• Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence
• Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court documents
• Maintaining calendars and an effective bring forward (BF) system
• Preparing and sending invoices, and communicating with clients about billing-related matters
• Drafting documents based on precedents
• Communicating with prospective clients as a first point of contact
• Completing registrations for various events, conferences, and other programming
• Organizing and submitting expense reports
• File maintenance and organization including scanning and uploading into DMS (document management system)
• Other duties related to the administration of the practice

Qualifications

• At least 3 (three) years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Corporate and/or Construction Litigation
• Experience in Insolvency, Corporate Restructuring, and Mergers & Acquisitions is an asset
• Experience with corporate finance documents and deals is an asset
• Deep familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly as it pertains to service rules and deadlines
• A keen attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• The ability to work effectively on a team and individually
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with technology and working in a remote/hybrid environment
• Experience with Case Center and Justice Services Online (JSO) portal required
• Experience with ACL, RelativityOne, iManage and/or OneDrive is an asset

To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Executive Search, [e-mail]