Are you a detailed-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced workplace? Do you want to play a critical role in bringing clarity and resolution to complex litigation cases? We are seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join a top-tier legal team, managing BI/Tort and civil litigation files from initial opening to final resolution.

In this high-impact contract role, you will work side-by-side with experienced litigators, driving practice efficiency, handling key court filings, and ensuring strict compliance with limitation dates. If you take pride in flawless organization and want to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative, paperless setting, this opportunity is your ideal next step.

Responsibilities

- Execute general practice management and civil litigation file handling in a completely paperless workflow.
- Draft standard pleadings, court documentation, and legal correspondence to clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
- Arrange for the service and filing of court documents in accordance with legal timelines and procedural rules.
- Manage full file lifecycles from initial intake to closing, including organizing evidentiary materials and trial preparation binder assembly.
- Assist lawyers with attendance preparations for questioning, mediations, Judicial Dispute Resolutions, and court appearances.
- Conduct comprehensive conflict searches, establish new electronic files, and maintain strict limitation tracking lists.
- Monitor deadlines, track tasks, and log file updates within TeamConnect and ACL software.




- Coordinate litigation schedules, including booking client meetings, expert assessments, questionings, and mediation dates.
- Perform office administration support such as managing vendor payments, processing invoices, and ordering legal supplies.

Qualifications

- Maintain a minimum of 2 years of experience supporting civil litigation matters in Ontario, preferably within personal injury or insurance defence practices.
- Demonstrate comprehensive working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, Ontario Court rules, and practice directions.
- Show proven proficiency with legal practice management and document assembly tools, specifically TeamConnect and ACL.
- Possess advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Prioritize complex workloads effectively while managing strict limitation periods and executing high-quality work under pressure.
- Uphold exceptional ethical standards, discretion, and the ability to safeguard confidential or privileged client information.
- Communicate effectively in writing while delivering meticulous proofreading and document formatting capabilities.
- Hold formal post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma program.

Summary

The ideal candidate is an adaptable, tech-savvy legal assistant with a sharp eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to meeting deadlines. They excel at prioritizing tasks independently while acting as an indispensable partner to litigation counsel in a paperless setup.

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