Support litigation lawyers in Toronto using civil procedure knowledge and exact drafting skills. This hybrid role requires three days in the office weekly.
Fasken seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to independently manage daily activities for up to four lawyers. The position requires at least five years of litigation experience, strong organization, and proficiency with legal technology. You will support files across Federal Court and Ontario courts while coordinating deadlines, filings, and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities: Prepare and file legal documents, pleadings, and motion records
Manage litigation files across Federal and Ontario courts
Coordinate court dates, discoveries, mediations, hearings, and service
Maintain calendars, reminders, deadlines, and bring-forward systems
Provide billing, docket, file, and matter-opening administration
Requirements: Post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program completion
At least five years as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Law Clerk
Strong civil procedure and Federal Court knowledge
Exceptional drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills
Proficiency with document management, e-filing, billing, and Microsoft Office
Bring litigation coordination, court-filing expertise, and dependable administrative support to Fasken’s Toronto legal professionals.