Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Northern Law LLP Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated legal assistant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong legal knowledge and exceptional writing skills to contribute meaningfully to our diverse practice. In this role, the legal assistant will be responsible for drafting a wide range of legal documents and providing essential support to our partners and associates with all phases of the litigation process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare correspondence, briefs, affidavits, motions, and other documents
  • Arrange for filing and service of court documents
  • Liaise with clients and other related parties
  • Track and calendar critical dates, such as filing deadlines and limitation periods
  • Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for review and case preparation
  • File management and document administration
  • Assist counsel in preparing for and attending court
  • Performing other legal administrative tasks as required

Required Knowledge & Experience

  • A strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
  • A high level of initiative
  • Resourceful and perceptive with a willingness to learn
  • Self-starter capable of working independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Civil litigation process - understanding the stages from pleadings to trial
  • Court rules and procedures, particularly the Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant court forms

Why join Northern Law?

  • Benefits
  • Paid on-site parking
  • Paid vacation
  • One additional week of paid vacation in December
  • Two paid non-statutory holidays
  • Work-family balance
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Constant learning and development opportunities

If you are a qualified candidate seeking an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing law firm, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF document. Please ensure your application is received by Friday, November 14, 2025. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Northern Law LLP is a firm with expertise across 11 diverse practice areas, with a particular focus on civil litigation, family law, criminal law, and estate matters. We are committed to promoting access to justice, maintaining transparency and accepting challenging cases. To learn more about our team and the services we offer, please visit our website at

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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