Litigation Legal Assistant – Fast-Paced Docs & Support

Synectics Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Toronto, ON seeks a capable Legal Assistant to provide litigation support to lawyers, prepare documents, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years civil litigation experience, strong writing and organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and legal software. Paralegal or related education is preferred, and independence with discretion is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of civil litigation experience; insurance defence experience is an asset
• Strong writing, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and legal software
• Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or related education preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with discretion

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to lawyers
• Prepare, format, and organize legal documents and productions
• Assist with litigation files, court materials, and deadlines
• Draft correspondence, summaries, and other documents
• Ensure documents comply with court rules and firm standards
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal writing

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Education

Paralegal or related education

Tools

MS Office

Legal software

Job description

Synectics Inc. in Toronto, ON seeks a capable Legal Assistant to provide litigation support to lawyers, prepare documents, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years civil litigation experience, strong writing and organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and legal software. Paralegal or related education is preferred, and independence with discretion is essential.