Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant
Job #: 16954
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $77,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility
Client Profile
Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Commercial Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.
- Multiservice law firm specializing in a variety of legal practices.
- Office conveniently located in Toronto's Financial District!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide legal administrative support within commercial litigation group;
- Draft / prepare / format correspondence and various legal documents (pleadings, notice of motion, facta, etc.);
- Compile records and briefs;
- Scheduling appointments, court dates, examinations for discovery, mediations; and
- Communicating effectively with clients;
- Manage deadlines and bring-forward system for lawyers;
- Schedule appointments and court dates and manage calendars for lawyers;
- Manage incoming calls, mail, faxes and e-mail and respond as appropriate and follow-up on correspondence;
- Open/ close / maintain legal files; and - Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of Commercial Litigation experience;
- Solid understanding of litigation rules, procedures, and legal terminology;
- Strong dicta typing, client service, and client billing skills;
- Proficiency with MS Word, ACL, and CaseLines;
- Able to independently exercise good judgment, discretion, and problem-solving abilities;
- Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills; and
- Professional, proactive, and positive attitude.);

Skills Required