Our client, a growing boutique law firm located in Downtown Toronto, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join its expanding team. The firm specializes in Family Law and Estates Law and offers an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, close-knit environment while supporting lawyers across a variety of legal matters.
The successful candidate will have previous experience providing litigation support, preparing legal documentation, coordinating court filings, and managing legal files in a busy law firm setting. This role is ideal for someone who takes initiative, is highly organized, and enjoys being an integral part of a growing legal practice.
Legal and Litigation Support
Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to lawyers specializing in Family Law and Estates Law.
Prepare, draft, format, proofread, and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, motions, factums, and other legal documentation.
Assist with litigation matters, including organizing case materials, preparing court documents, and coordinating filing requirements.
Maintain litigation calendars, monitor court dates, limitation periods, and other critical deadlines.
Coordinate meetings, client appointments, examinations, and other legal proceedings.




Assist with the preparation and organization of documentation relating to family law matters, including separation agreements, financial disclosure, divorce applications, and related court documents.
Support lawyers with estates‑related matters, including estate administration, probate applications, wills, and supporting documentation.
Administrative Responsibilities
Manage incoming correspondence, emails, telephone calls, and client inquiries.
Assist with billing, docketing, time entry, and administrative reporting.
Provide general office and administrative support as required.
Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and contribute to the firm's continued growth.
Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, or Legal Administrative Assistant within a law firm.
Experience supporting litigation and preparing court documents is essential.
Exposure to Family Law and Estates Law is highly preferred.
Experience preparing pleadings, affidavits, motions, financial disclosure, and other litigation‑related documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management/document management software.
Opportunity to join a growing boutique law firm with an established and expanding practice.
Direct exposure to lawyers and involvement in meaningful legal matters.

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