Serving Windsor-Essex since 1920, the McTague Law Firm LLP remains one of the most pre-eminent and established law firms in the area, providing a wide range of legal services to a broad range of clients.We pride ourselves on our client relationships and our ongoing involvement in our community, providing support and services to a number of partners, charities, and not-for-profits. Our team works hard to provide exceptional service, helping our clients to navigate an increasingly demanding and complex legal environment. As a result, our team members are consummate professionals, and we are proud of their contributions to our firm.

We are currently looking to add a Litigation Legal Assistant to our team. This position will provide dedicated support to a Senior Partner within our Litigation Department.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $22.20/hr, with starting wage determined by experience and qualifications

Key Requirements

- Three (3) or more years of law firm experience, specifically in Litigation.
- Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Assistant Diploma preferred, but not mandatory.
- A comprehensive understanding of legal terminology and knowledge of applicable court rules, procedures, and regulations.
- A high proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Document Management software.
- Exceptional technical skills in file organization and document preparation, including drafting, amending, editing, comparisons/track changes, and database entry.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, lawyers, colleagues, and third parties.
- Solid attention to detail and diligent proofreading skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively, while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.





Key Responsibilities

- Draft, revise, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, court forms, affidavits, briefs, and other legal documentation.
- Manage litigation files from opening to closing, including file organization, document management, court filings, and monitoring deadlines and court dates.
- Provide legal and administrative support on litigation matters by liaising with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, insurers, and other third parties, while assisting lawyers throughout the file lifecycle.
- Process accounts, including entering and proofreading dockets, preparing retainer letters, sending invoices, and following up on outstanding accounts.
- Coordinate meetings, discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, examinations, and other related appointments, including preparing agendas and supporting materials.
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendars.
- Handle incoming mail, email, and correspondence.
- Maintain detailed filing system (electronic and physical).

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation package based on years of service entering the firm, including health and dental benefits, and an RRSP matching program.
- Paid time off including three (3) weeks’ vacation minimum and ten (10) personal/sick days.
- Use of advanced and forward-looking technology.
- The ability to work on a diverse range of files with a multitude of clients.

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Applicants who require accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to notify us so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Accommodations are available on request for all stages of the selection process.

We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.

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📌 Litigation Legal Assistant (Windsor)
🏢 McTague Law Firm
📍 Windsor