We are currently working with a well-established, full-service law firm in downtown Toronto that is looking to add a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to their team.
This is a strong opportunity for someone with litigation experience who wants exposure to a broad range of files, including commercial litigation, construction, and insolvency matters, while working alongside experienced lawyers in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Open and close files
- Draft, proofread, serve, and file legal documents
- Manage calendars, emails, and deadlines for multiple lawyers
- Prepare bills of costs
- Maintain both physical and electronic filing systems
- Provide transcription support as needed
- Handle general administrative and legal support tasks
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in a legal assistant role
- Experience in commercial litigation (commercial list exposure is a strong asset)
- Exposure to construction litigation and/or bankruptcy & insolvency
- Familiarity with CaseLines
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma is an asset
Compensation & Benefits
- $45,000 - $77,000
- Full benefits package (health, dental, EAP)
- 3 weeks vacation
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, after initial 6 weeks fully on-site)
This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one 3 Step Recruitment’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment.
3 Step Recruitment and/or our Clients may use, from time to time, AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace human judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.
Pay: $45,000.00-$77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with the Commercial List
Experience:
- mortgage enforcement: 1 year (required)
- commercial litigation: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)
