Job Description

Mier Recruitment is hiring!
Job Title: Legal Assistant (Litigation Support)
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Permanent - Hybrid 3 Days in Office
Salary: $50,000-$60,000/year Our client in Toronto, ON is actively looking for a Legal Assistant (Litigation Support) to join their team.
Position Description:

• Conduct conflict searches and manage the opening and closing of files;
• Perform searches using TransUnion, Equifax, Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), and Teraview databases;
• Draft, finalize, and send demand letters, letters serving court documents, and other correspondence;
• Submit court documents through the JSO portal;
• Arrange for, and follow up on, service of statements of claim;
• Prepare legal documents including affidavits of service, satisfaction pieces, and notices of discontinuance;
• Coordinate with the Trial Coordinator's office to obtain and confirm motion dates;
• Compile, serve, and file motion records, factums, and briefs of authorities;
• Upload documents onto Case Centre and hyperlink them as required by Practice Directions;
• Request and coordinate skip trace searches;
• Liaise with debtors, opposing counsel, court offices, and other legal professionals;
• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly prebills and legal invoices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a litigation department of a law firm, with preference given to experience in the area of recovery and creditor rights;
• Proficiency with legal databases and court portals such as JSO and Case Centre;
• Familiarity with court rules, practice directions, legal documentation;
• Advanced computer skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with people;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.

Skills Required