Litigation Legal Assistant

 Hybrid (3 Days On-Site, 2 WFH)

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Are you a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant ready to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing legal team? We’re seeking a detail-driven, client-focused, and highly organized legal professional to support a busy litigation practice in Toronto. If you thrive under pressure, know your way around Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure, and have 5+ years of litigation experience, this opportunity was made for you.

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🔍 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing, editing, and formatting legal correspondence, pleadings, motion records, affidavits, and court documents

• Managing deadlines, scheduling court appearances, and coordinating discoveries, mediations, and trials

• Filing court documents via Caselines, Justice Services Online (JSO), and physical court submissions when needed

• Communicating with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and third parties

• Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic litigation files

• Monitoring limitation periods and diarizing key deadlines

• Providing administrative support to one or more litigation lawyers in a collaborative team environment

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✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years of litigation legal assistant experience in Ontario

• Strong knowledge of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and court processes

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal practice management software

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid model

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💼 Why Apply?

• Hybrid Flexibility: Work 3 days in-office and 2 days from home

• Stable & Supportive Team: Join a reputable firm known for its litigation excellence

• Competitive Salary: Starting from $55,000+, commensurate with experience

• Ontario-Based Practice: No cross-jurisdiction headaches—local cases, local clients, and Ontario courts

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🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Legal Career?

Apply now and take the next step in your litigation journey. Whether you're currently in private practice or in-house legal support, if you bring Ontario litigation experience, we want to hear from you.

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