Litigation Legal Assistant - #16827

Kent Legal; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide essential support in a reputable law firm known for its excellence in litigation and dispute resolution. You will be responsible for managing legal administrative tasks, drafting documents, and liaising with clients and courts. With hybrid remote flexibility, this position promotes a balanced work environment while allowing you to grow your career in a supportive culture. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced legal setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Litigation Legal Assistant required.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office suite is essential.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are critical.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support and manage calendars for lawyers.
• Draft and edit legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients and courts, managing workflow of files.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Automated Civil Litigation (ACL)

Docket software (Carpe Diem)

Accounting software (Lighthouse or 3E)

Legal communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Post secondary education in Legal Assistant/Administration

Law Clerk certificate

Tools

Legal software and applications

Job description

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This range is provided by Kent Legal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$60,000.00/yr - CA$60,000.00/yr

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Job #: 16827

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Litigation Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• A boutique law firm specializing in Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
• Recipient of Canadian Law Award for litigation excellence.
• Office conveniently located in Downtown Toronto!

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide legal administrative and clerical support ;

- Schedule meetings, conferences, engagements and travel;

- Draft/edit correspondence and legal documents from precedents and/or dictation;

- Manage calendars for lawyers;

- Assist in preparation for hearings/trials;

- Liaise with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts;

- Schedule examinations for discover, mediations and court appointments;

- Prepare and maintaining a bring-forward system;

- Liaise with the courts and clients;

- Manage workflow of files from beginning to end; and

- Additional tasks as required.

Requirements:

- 3+ experience working as a Litigation Legal Assistant;

- Post secondary education in a Legal Assistant/Administration program or equivalent required;

- Law Clerk certificate not required but will be considered an asset;

- Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Outlook and Excel), legal software and applications;

- Must effectively use Automated Civil Litigation (ACL), Accounting software (Lighthouse or 3E) Docket software (Carpe Diem) and Caselines.

- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal;

- Solid attention to detail and time management and multitasking skills ; and

- Ability to prioritize and meet urgent deadlines.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to [e-mail], and quote Opportunity #16827 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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