About the Company
Our client, a well-respected Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its International Trade group. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment and is interested in supporting complex matters involving international trade and related disputes.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to lawyers within the International Trade group.
- Prepare, draft, format, and revise pleadings, affidavits, motions, factums, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
- Manage litigation files from inception through to resolution, ensuring all documents and records are properly maintained.
- Coordinate court filings, service of documents, and other procedural requirements.
- Monitor limitation periods, court deadlines, and other critical dates, maintaining an effective tickler system.
- Coordinate examinations for discovery, hearings, motions, meetings, and other litigation-related events.
- Organize and maintain electronic files, including pleadings, document productions, and supporting materials.
- Assist with the preparation of document briefs, hearing materials, and other litigation-related documentation.
- Manage lawyer calendars, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel as required.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other internal and external contacts.
- Track outstanding items and follow up on deadlines to ensure matters progress efficiently.
- Provide general administrative support to the team and assist with other duties as required.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Legal Assistant program at a recognized community college.
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm, preferably supporting a litigation practice.
- Experience with litigation procedures, court filings, and the preparation of legal documents.
- Exposure to international trade, commercial litigation, or regulatory matters is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Experience with electronic document management systems and litigation-related software.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
- Professional, proactive, and client-service oriented approach, with sound judgment and discretion.
Compensation
- Salary up to $75,000, commensurate with experience.
- Hybrid work arrangement with 4 days in the office.
- Opportunity to support sophisticated matters within a specialized International Trade group.
- Professional and collaborative work environment.
We do not use AI to screen candidates.
