About the Company Forge Recruitment is currently partnering with a highly respected, full-service downtown Toronto law firm on a confidential search for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Municipal and Planning Law group.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting complex litigation matters.

About the Role Prepare and draft a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, applications, affidavits, facta, correspondence, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to formatting requirements.

Support lawyers with trial and hearing preparation by organizing records, briefs, exhibits, and other relevant materials.

Coordinate the service and filing of court and tribunal documents, including communication with process servers and filing agents.

Monitor calendars, court appearances, deadlines, limitation periods, and conditional timelines to ensure all procedural requirements are met.

Open, maintain, and close electronic files while ensuring documents and records are properly organized within the firm''s document management system.

Process monthly billing, review time entries for accuracy, and input dockets into the firm''s accounting system as required.

Handle internal and external communications, including telephone calls, correspondence, and client inquiries, in a skilled and timely manner.

Coordinate meetings, arrange travel and appointments, and provide general administrative and organizational support.





The Offer Competitive compensation in the range of $50,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience Hybrid work environment Stable and supportive team structure within an established litigation practice Opportunity to work on sophisticated municipal and planning matters Collegial and professional firm culture focused on collaboration and client service What You Bring 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience within a law firm environment Experience supporting municipal or planning law matters considered an asset Legal Assistant Diploma and or Law Clerk certification preferred Strong understanding of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and applicable statutes Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and litigation processes Familiarity with Ontario courts and tribunal filing processes, including Case

Lines and the Ontario Land Tribunal, is an asset Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and legal technology platforms Experience with document management, PDF software, and litigation document preparation tools Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Strong attention to detail and proofreading ability Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information A proactive approach and willingness to learn new systems and processes Next Steps If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence.

Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.

📌 Litigation Legal Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Forge Recruitment
📍 Toronto