Litigation Legal Assistant
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Toronto
From $55,000
6.9.2025

Hybrid (3 Days On-Site, 2 WFH)
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.
🔍 What You’ll Be Doing:
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Preparing, editing, and formatting legal correspondence, pleadings, motion records, affidavits, and court documents
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Managing deadlines, scheduling court appearances, and coordinating discoveries, mediations, and trials
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Filing court documents via Caselines, Justice Services Online (JSO), and physical court submissions when needed
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Communicating with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and third parties
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Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic litigation files
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Monitoring limitation periods and diarizing key deadlines
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Providing administrative support to one or more litigation lawyers in a collaborative team environment
✅ What We’re Looking For:
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Minimum 5 years of litigation legal assistant experience in Ontario
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Strong knowledge of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and court processes
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Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal practice management software
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks
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Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid model
💼 Why Apply?
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Hybrid Flexibility: Work 3 days in-office and 2 days from home
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Stable & Supportive Team: Join a reputable firm known for its litigation excellence
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Competitive Salary: Starting from $55,000+, commensurate with experience
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Ontario-Based Practice: No cross-jurisdiction headaches—local cases, local clients, and Ontario courts
🚀 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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