Litigation Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago


Toronto Montreal Calgary Vancouver Edmonton Old Toronto Ottawa Mississauga Quebec Winnipeg Halifax Saskatoon Burnaby Hamilton Halton Hills Victoria Surrey London Regina Markham Brampton Vaughan Kelowna Laval Southwestern Ontario W, Canada Cartel Agency Inc. Full time

Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid Remote)Are you a litigation legal assistant with over five years of experience and a strong command of commercial litigation files? This may be the right next step for you Our Client, a highly regarded law firm in Toronto, is seeking a senior-level assistant to support a team of lawyers with a busy and varied litigation practice. This role blends high-level file management with executive-style support—ideal for someone who is proactive, organized, and confident in managing court filings, deadlines, scheduling, and client communication. The firm is known for its collaborative culture and its commitment to its staff, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness coverage, paid time off, RRSP matching, and more. This role is also hybrid, with 1-2 days work from home, giving you the best of both worlds. If you’re looking to bring your skills to a firm that values professionalism, teamwork, and long-term growth—this could be a great match. Apply nowSalary: Up to $85KKey Responsibilities:Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents and correspondence for commercial litigation matters with minimal supervision.Coordinate court filings and service of documents across various jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Oversee the full lifecycle of client files—both digital and hard copy—ensuring information is up to date and securely maintained.Monitor critical timelines, limitation periods, and hearing dates while managing lawyers’ calendars and schedules.Liaise professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders to relay messages, obtain information, or provide updates.Support lawyers with administrative tasks including docketing, expense tracking, file opening/closing, and billing processes.Contribute to the smooth functioning of the litigation team through dependable support and proactive problem-solving.Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a legal assistant in a commercial litigation practice.Familiarity with Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure and confident navigating court systems at all levels.Skilled in drafting and formatting litigation documents, including pleadings, motion records, and affidavits.Comfortable using legal tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, ACL, and LegalEssence; experience with Aderant is an asset.Holds a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma (or equivalent education and experience).Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with a polished and client-focused approach.Thrives in fast-paced environments, with strong prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple demands.Team-oriented and dependable, with a proactive mindset and meticulous attention to detail.To apply, please forward your resume to:Zaheeda MeraliManager – Executive Searchatzaheeda@cartelinc.comTagged as: Legal Assistant, Litigation #J-18808-Ljbffr



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