Job Description

Litigation Assistant - Trade
Job #: 17119
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary:$75,000
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented legal skilled who thrives in a busy litigation practice and enjoys working collaboratively with lawyers and other legal professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Assist with the preparation and assembly of litigation, tribunal and court documents, including electronic filings;
- Assist with information response filings for administrative audits and investigations;
- Prepare protected and public versions of confidential documents for tribunal filings, including appropriate redactions;
- Convert and prepare Microsoft Word and Excel documents using Adobe;
- Coordinate with process servers regarding the service and filing of court materials;
- Liaise with tribunal and court offices regarding hearings, motion bookings and related filings;
- Draft, revise, proofread and format correspondence and legal documents, including memos, letters, emails, reports, presentations, court forms and court materials;
- Ensure all documents are accurate, complete and properly formatted;
- Liaise with lawyers and internal and external contacts regarding file progression;
- Provide administrative support to lawyers and other legal professionals, including file opening and closing, scheduling meetings, arranging travel and coordinating accommodations;
- Organize and maintain electronic and paper client files;




- Assist with docket entries, billing coordination, expense processing and invoice payments;
- Provide backup and overflow support to lawyers, law clerks and legal assistants as required;
- Independently troubleshoot and resolve administrative matters; and
- Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation;
- Post-secondary education in Legal Administration or equivalent;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, Adobe Pro and other legal-specific technologies;
- Experience with or knowledge of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Federal Courts, Rules of Civil Procedure, and court practices and procedures considered an asset;
- Understanding of metadata preferred;
- Experience with Aderant or another legal billing system considered an asset;
- Understanding of the billing lifecycle, expense processing and invoice payments considered an asset;
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
- Exceptional proofreading, grammar and attention to detail;
- Professional and discreet with the ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to interact professionally with clients and firm members;
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; and
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly email your MS Word resume to , and quote Opportunity #17119 in the subject line of your email.

If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please contact your recruitment consultant.

📌 Litigation Assistant - Trade (Toronto)
🏢 Kent Legal
📍 Toronto