Litigation Law Clerk / Legal Assistant
Overview
Our client, a well-established civil litigation law firm located in downtown Toronto, is seeking an experienced Law Clerk / Legal Assistant to join its busy litigation practice.The successful candidate will provide a combination of law clerk and legal administrative support, with responsibility for preparing and managing litigation materials, coordinating deadlines, and ensuring documents are completed accurately and in accordance with applicable court requirements.
Responsibilities
The role will include:
- Providing comprehensive law clerk and legal administrative support to lawyers on civil litigation matters;
- Preparing, formatting, organizing, and managing court documents, correspondence, and other litigation materials;
- Assisting with document production and ensuring materials are accurate, complete, and compliant with court rules and firm standards;
- Managing files, calendars, deadlines, and other administrative requirements throughout the litigation process;
- Drafting and preparing correspondence, summaries, reports, and other legal documentation;
- Maintaining organized electronic and physical files and ensuring information is properly recorded and accessible;
- Communicating professionally with lawyers, clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties as required;
- Assisting with general litigation file management and other duties as required; and
- Working closely with lawyers and other members of the team to ensure files progress efficiently.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience working in civil litigation, with insurance defence experience considered an asset;
- A Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Administration diploma/certificate, or a combination of relevant education and experience;
- A solid understanding of litigation procedures and court processes;
- Experience preparing, formatting, and managing litigation and court documents;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF applications, legal software, and document management systems;
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team; and
- Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
This is an active opening for a current role.
The expected compensation range is: $60,000- $ 90,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation will include base salary and other benefits.
AI may be used only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made.
We appreciate all candidates who take time to apply, however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.
City
Toronto
Category
LEGAL SUPPORT
Practice Areas
Litigation
Work Type
Permanent / Full Time