Senior Litigation Legal Assistant/Clerk (Hybrid)

Ignite Talent Solutions; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking boutique law firm as a Senior Litigation Legal Assistant/Clerk, where you'll play a key role in supporting partners and associates in a dynamic litigation group. With over 8 years of experience, you'll leverage your expertise in drafting legal documents, managing files, and liaising with clients. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive remuneration package, a supportive team environment, and a hybrid work policy, allowing you to thrive both individually and as part of a collaborative team. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a growing firm, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive team environment

Hybrid work policy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Litigation Assistant/Clerk.
• Advanced understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents and liaising with clients.
• Managing new file setup and coordinating document workflow.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Tools

Caselines

Elite 3E

Worksite DMS

ACL

Case Centre

JSO portal

iManage Work

Job description

Senior Litigation Legal Assistant/Clerk (Hybrid)

Job description

Our client, an elite boutique law firm specializing in commercial, litigation and business law based in downtown Toronto. Due to continued growth, they are hiring a Senior Litigation Legal Assistant/Clerk with 8+ years' relevant experience.

Your new role

In this new role, you will support the partners and associates in the firm’s litigation group by providing administrative services and collaborating with internal stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Drafting legal documents and correspondence
2. Liaising with clients
3. Scheduling appointments
4. Handling the delivery and receipt of closing documents and proceeds
5. Managing new file setup, including client intake, conflict checks, and file creation in the document management system
6. Coordinating document workflow by drafting, formatting, finalizing, and distributing documents and materials
7. Keeping current on the status of lawyers’ files
8. Managing docket diaries, reminders, and limitations
9. Performing other duties as required to achieve firm objectives

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 8 years of experience as a Litigation Assistant/Clerk with an advanced understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure. You should possess:

• A strong work ethic
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Comfort in working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Familiarity with court procedures, court filings, Caselines, Elite 3E, Worksite DMS, ACL, Case Centre, JSO portal, and iManage Work
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Solid drafting and proofreading skills
• Ability to handle multiple competing and urgent deadlines

What you will get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing firm offering a highly competitive remuneration package and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a supportive team environment, where you can make both individual and collective contributions. The firm also has a hybrid work policy.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.