Litigation Legal Assistant

Robins Appleby LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Robins Appleby LLP, a leading law firm in Toronto, is seeking a diligent Legal Assistant to support their dynamic Litigation team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in preparing legal documents and maintaining client relations. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and a balanced work-life experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a program at a recognized community college.
• Minimum of 2 years' related experience in civil/commercial litigation.
• Familiarity with Ontario court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of legal documents for complex disputes.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate appointments.
• Organize and maintain client files.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program

Tools

Microsoft Office

DocuSign

iManage

Job description

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Our Story

For over 70 years, Robins Appleby has provided practical legal advice to entrepreneurs, organizations, financial institutions, and foreign companies conducting business in Canada. Located in Toronto’s financial district, we operate at the heart of the city's growing business hub.

Who we are

Delivering The Robins Appleby Edge: top-tier legal acumen with the efficiency, care, and

personal touch of a close-knit team. We build lasting relationships, achieve exceptional results in complex legal matters, and treat every client’s needs with dedication, respect, and integrity.

Robins Appleby offers an environment that encourages mentoring, inspires enthusiasm, and motivates and challenges employees to put forth their best efforts in achieving personal and firm goals.

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT

Our dynamic Litigation team is currently seeking a talented and detail-oriented Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate will provide support to two lawyers in their busy employment, commercial and civil litigation practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of legal documents relating to complex commercial disputes, employment law, estates litigation, debtor-creditor matters, real property disputes, class action lawsuits, bankruptcy and insolvency, fraud and general contract disputes;
• Schedule meetings and co-ordinate appointments as required;
• Organize, open and maintain client files;
• Responsible for daily correspondence, drafting and filing court documents;
• File preparation and management;
• Organize, assemble and draft motion and trial records, books of authorities, court pleadings and prepare agreements as required;
• General administrative duties including entering dockets and processing accounts; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• Successful completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program at a recognized community college;
• Minimum of 2 years' related experience within a civil/commercial litigation practice;
• Familiarity with Ontario court rules and practice directions, legal procedures and filing requirements;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook);
• Experience working with PDF software, DocuSign, and a document management system, e.g., iManage;
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills in order to manage multiple priorities efficiently and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong communication skills help to build relationships and provide excellent clientservice;
• Confident self-starter, who works well both independently, and as part of a collaborative team;
• Operate with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
• Keen problem solver with a solutions-driven mindset, and
• Show good judgment and respond well to constructive feedback.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment
• A collaborative and collegial team that value work-life balance.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verification.

Your Application

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to [e-mail].

At Robins Appleby we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, inclusive of race, ethnicity, faith, religion or spiritual beliefs, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, abilities, social perspective and other characteristics. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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