Toronto 2 +years

Legal Assistant

Our client, a boutique litigation firm specializing in estate, trust, and capacity law is looking to add a Legal Assistant to their team.

About the Position

Our client is looking for a legal assistant with 3+ years experience in estate litigation or civil litigation. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the ability to deliver high quality and cost-effective advocacy for clients by:

- Taking ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments;
- Adhering to firm protocols, and professional standards and regulations;
- Using sound judgment when managing conflicting demands; and
- Exercising discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Prepare pleadings, motion records, factums, affidavits of service and correspondence according to instructions and/or precedent (including drafting, editing, proofing, formatting and hyperlinking);
- Arrange for the serving and filing of legal documents with courts and other legal agents;
- Schedule consultations, meetings and hearings with clients, courts and other legal agents;
- Proactively maintain a bring forward tickler system to manage deliverables and court filings;




- Accurately and appropriately e-file all client-related material; and if appropriate update and maintain physical file;
- Editing dockets and preparing invoices per lawyer instructions and firm protocol;
- Respond to clients, colleagues and other legal agent inquires in a timely and courteous manner; keep lawyer(s) apprised of interactions;
- Demonstrate a team approach by assisting colleagues during peak periods and covering absences; and
- Exercise discretion and good judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.

Requirements

- 3+ years experience working as a Legal Assistant in Estate or Civil Litigation;
- Advanced command of Microsoft Office/Outlook, Zoom and PDF editing software;
- Experience with Ontario Courts Public Portal “OCPP” and Justice Services Online “JSO”
- Experience with Actionstep/Soluno would be an asset;
- Strong attention to detail and excellent grammar skills;
- Solid foundational understanding of the rules and procedures associated with the courts;
- Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands; and

Ability and desire to work effectively and collaboratively with others to reach common goal

INDTOR- Toronto/ON

Reference #34406

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant (Canada)
🏢 ZSA Legal Recruitment
📍 Canada