About the Company Our client, a agile boutique law firm with offices nationwide, is seeking a temporary Civil / Corporate Legal Assistant to join their team in Toronto.

About the Role Provide overflow administrative and legal support to the Civil Litigation and Corporate/Commercial practice groups.

Assist lawyers and senior legal support staff with day-to-day administrative tasks.

Prepare, format, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports.

Assist with document preparation, photocopying, scanning, printing, and electronic filing.

Organize and maintain electronic and physical files.

Assist with basic court and corporate filing tasks as required.

Prepare and organize documents for meetings, proceedings, and client matters.

Manage basic administrative tasks, including scheduling, meeting coordination, and calendar support.

Assist with entering and updating information in internal databases and document management systems.

Help coordinate mail, couriers, deliveries, and other office-related requests.

Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, and other administrative tasks as required.

Provide reception or general office coverage from time to time, including answering phones and greeting visitors.





Support the broader legal team with additional administrative and clerical tasks as needed.

What You Bring Legal Assistant diploma, certificate, or relevant legal administration education.

Previous experience working in a law firm or legal environment is preferred.

Strong interest in developing experience within Civil Litigation and Corporate/Commercial Law .

Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks and shifting priorities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Comfortable learning new software, document management systems, and internal processes.

Professional, reliable, and willing to support the broader team wherever needed.

Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with lawyers and legal support staff. A positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to take on overflow work and general office administration as required.

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.

📌 Temp Civil/Corporate Legal Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Forge Recruitment
📍 Toronto