About the Company

Our client, a well-established Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced legal assistant who enjoys working on complex, high-volume litigation files and thrives in a fast-paced legal workplace. This role only requires one day per week in the office.

Responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to litigation lawyers managing complex, high-value files.
- Prepare, format, and revise legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and court materials.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate court dates, examinations, and other litigation-related deadlines.
- Maintain and organize extensive electronic and paper files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Assist with document production, disclosure, filing, and the preparation of materials for hearings and trials.
- Coordinate communications with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other legal professionals.
- Monitor limitation periods and critical deadlines, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding matters.
- Handle incoming correspondence,



manage email communications, and provide general administrative support as required.

Requirements

- 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a litigation practice.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court documentation, and legal terminology.
- Experience managing large, complex files with significant volumes of documentation.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with the team.

Compensation

- Salary up to $80,000, commensurate with experience.
- Hybrid remote schedule - just 1 day per week in office.
- Opportunity to work on substantial, complex litigation matters.
- Collaborative legal team and a role offering variety, responsibility, and professional growth.

We do not use AI to screen candidates.

📌 Litigation Legal Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Ruby u0026amp
📍 Toronto