Employment Litigation Legal Assistant

About the Company

Our client, a well-respected Toronto law firm, is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment and supporting lawyers on a range of employment-related disputes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to lawyers handling employment litigation matters.
• Prepare, draft, format, and revise pleadings, affidavits, motion materials, factums, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Manage litigation files from inception through to resolution, ensuring all documents and records are accurately maintained.
• Prepare and coordinate court filings, service of documents, and other procedural requirements.
• Maintain calendars, limitation dates, court deadlines, and tickler systems to ensure all critical dates are tracked.
• Coordinate examinations for discovery, mediations, hearings, motions, and other litigation-related events.
• Organize and maintain electronic document files, including pleadings, productions, and supporting materials.
• Assist with document production, disclosure, and the preparation of briefs and hearing materials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other external parties regarding scheduling, documentation, and file updates.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding items to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Manage lawyer calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate appointments, and provide general administrative support as required.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Legal Assistant program at a recognized community college.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm, preferably supporting employment litigation or a related litigation practice.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, and document preparation.
• Experience preparing and formatting legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, and motion materials.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with electronic document management systems and litigation-related software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Professional, proactive, and client-service oriented approach, with sound judgment and discretion.

Compensation

• Salary up to $72,000, commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office.
• Professional and collaborative work environment.

We do not use AI to screen candidates.