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Litigation Legal Assistant

Hybrid
CA$70,000 - CA$80,000/per year
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health Insurance
Signing Bonus
Generous Benefits

About the role

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT, CONSTRUCTION FULL-TIME TORONTO, ON/HYBRID

Are you someone with working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable construction legislation? Do you have strong communication, professionalism, discretion, and client service skills?

The Company Our client is an established professional services firm in Toronto that is ranked among some of the best in Canada within their industry.

Company Perks and Rewards Competitive salary ($70K-80K) Signing bonus ($2,500.00) Hybrid work environment (3 days in office) Generous benefits Supportive work environment set up for your success

The Job! The Litigation Legal Assistant to support a team of lawyers in a busy litigation practice. This role requires strong litigation knowledge, excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality administrative and legal support in a collaborative environment. Your key responsibilities will include: Prepare, revise, and format litigation documents, correspondence, court forms, and other legal materials. Assist with trial, hearing, and motion preparation, including compiling records, briefs, and supporting materials. Coordinate filing and service of court documents with courts, tribunals, and service providers. Monitor litigation deadlines, limitation dates, court appearances, and lawyer calendars. Open, maintain, organize, and close electronic client files and document management systems. Prepare billing support, review time entries, and enter dockets as required. Manage client communications, incoming correspondence, and general inquiries. Maintain client and matter information in firm databases and CRM systems. Coordinate meetings, travel, appointments, and other administrative tasks. Work collaboratively with lawyers and internal teams to meet client deadlines. Prioritize competing demands, provide backup support for colleagues, and perform other related administrative duties.

What you bring to the job You are someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, collaborative, and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work. You also come with the following qualifications: Minimum 6 years' experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant; construction litigation experience is an asset. Legal Assistant diploma, Law Clerk diploma, or equivalent education. Knowledge of Ontario civil litigation procedures, court filing requirements, and litigation workflow. Familiarity with Ontario court systems, including electronic filing and CaseLines, is an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft 365, PDF editing software, litigation support applications, and legal document management systems. Strong drafting, proofreading, organization, and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Gregory Lienhart. Reference # 13897.

Expected Compensation: CAD $70,000.00 – 80,000.00 per year + signing bonus Existing Position Vacancy: Yes

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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