Senior Litigation Legal Assistant/Clerk (Hybrid)

Ignite Talent Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Litigation Legal Assistant/Clerk with over 8 years of experience. Responsibilities include supporting litigation partners, managing files, and drafting legal documents. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving and communication skills and be familiar with court procedures and relevant tools. This position offers competitive remuneration and a hybrid work policy.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Litigation Assistant/Clerk.
• Advanced understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong work ethic and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to partners and associates in litigation.
• Manage new file setup and client intake.
• Coordinate document workflow and manage deadlines.

Skills

Civil Procedure Knowledge

Legal Document Drafting

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Tools

Caselines

Elite 3E

iManage Work

ACL

JSO portal

Job description

Overview

Senior Litigation Legal Assistant/Clerk (Hybrid)

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.

Responsibilities

1. Support the partners and associates in the firm’s litigation group by providing administrative services and collaborating with internal stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include drafting legal documents and correspondence, liaising with clients, scheduling appointments, and handling the delivery and receipt of closing documents and proceeds.
2. Manage new file setup, including client intake, conflict checks, and file creation in the document management system.
3. Coordinate document workflow by drafting, formatting, finalizing, and distributing documents and materials, keep current on the status of lawyers’ files, manage docket diaries, reminders, and limitations, and perform 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, and be comfortable 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 is essential. You should be detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills, able to take initiative and work independently, and take full responsibility for assigned tasks. Additionally, you should have solid drafting and proofreading skills and the 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 now at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.