Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their dynamic Litigation team. In this role, you will be an integral member of a collaborative group of lawyers, law clerks, and legal support professionals, providing exceptional administrative and legal support while delivering the highest level of client service.

This is a full-time opportunity offering a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Summary of Responsibilities:

- Be the principal point of contact for assigned lawyers, assuming overall accountability for work requested by the lawyer involving key members of the legal support team, such as Law Clerks, Document Specialists, Administrative Assistants and members of the Business Services team
- Actively participate as a contributing member of the legal team to manage legal matters and provide excellent client service
- Provide dedicated support and proactively and efficiently organize the flow of work for specific lawyers in the practice
- Coordinate the scheduling of important dates including client meetings, court deadlines, conferences, and lawyer and legal team meetings
- Manage communications, prepare correspondence,



and liaise with multiple key stakeholders related to ongoing matters
- Support and coordinate commercial management activities such as matter intake, billing and collections
- Provide day to day support as required to meet the needs of our lawyers and clients

Core Skills & Requirements:

- A College Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma
- Minimum of three years experience as a legal assistant supporting multiple lawyers in a diverse area of litigation law
- Familiar with the Rules of Civil Procedure
- High proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and document management systems
- Sound knowledge of matter management, including intake and complex client billing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professionalism and initiative
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence are paramount.
- Robust work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Experience:

- Litigation: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON

📌 Legal Assistant, Litigation (Canada)
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📍 Canada