About the Company
Our client, a respected full-service law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Construction practice group.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to lawyers within the Construction Litigation practice group
- Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, motion records, and court materials
- Manage calendars, schedule discoveries, mediations, hearings, and client meetings
- Maintain electronic and physical files, ensuring all documents are organized and up to date
- Coordinate court filings through CaseLines and other applicable filing systems
- Monitor litigation deadlines and limitation periods
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court staff, and third-party service providers
- Prepare accounts, docket entries, expense reports, and other administrative documentation
- Assist with trial preparation and document management as required
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Assistant in a law firm
- Experience supporting construction litigation or commercial litigation lawyers is strongly preferred
- Thorough knowledge of Ontario court procedures and filing requirements
- Experience using CaseLines, Caselines Upload, and the Ontario e-filing system
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management software
- Professional, proactive, and client-focused approach
Compensation
- Salary up to $80,000, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive perks package
- Hybrid work arrangement with only 1 day per week in the office
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Ongoing professional development and long-term career growth
We do not use AI to screen candidates.
📌 Litigation Legal Assistant - Ruby & Co. (Toronto)
🏢 Ruby
📍 Toronto