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Legal Assistant

@ Smith Legal Search

Toronto, Ontario

Temps plein2+ ans d’expérience
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Responsabilités :

  • Draft, proofread, and issue correspondence and court documents
  • Serve and file materials with the Ontario courts and administrative tribunals, including the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, Ontario Labour…
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties promptly and professionally
  • Manage lawyers’ schedules and coordinate phone and video appointments
  • Diarize key dates, limitation periods, deadlines, and appearances, and maintain a reliable bring-forward system
  • Open and close files as required

Résumé des exigences :

  • Open and close files as required
  • 2+ years of law firm experience, ideally supporting a civil litigation practice
  • A Law Clerk diploma, ILCO designation, or other post-secondary legal credential
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines at once
  • Experience with a cloud-based legal practice management platform is an asset

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Date publiée par l’employeur
2026-11-02
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2026-11-10
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2026-11-10

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Smith Legal Search

Description

Our client, a well-established labour and employment law firm in midtown Toronto, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team.

The Legal Assistant will support two lawyers in a litigation-focused practice, with matters spanning both employment and labour law. This role is well suited to a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a solid litigation background who is looking to join a collegial, supportive firm.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Draft, proofread, and issue correspondence and court documents
  • Serve and file materials with the Ontario courts and administrative tribunals, including the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, Ontario Labour Relations Board, and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties promptly and professionally
  • Manage lawyers’ schedules and coordinate phone and video appointments
  • Diarize key dates, limitation periods, deadlines, and appearances, and maintain a reliable bring-forward system
  • Open and close files as required
  • Maintain organized electronic files and records

What We’re Looking For

  • 2+ years of law firm experience, ideally supporting a civil litigation practice
  • A Law Clerk diploma, ILCO designation, or other post-secondary legal credential
  • Meticulous attention to detail, with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines at once
  • Self-directed and dependable – able to work with minimal supervision and take initiative when needed
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Fast, accurate keyboarding and strong proficiency with standard office productivity software
  • Experience with a cloud-based legal practice management platform is an asset

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary of $60,000–$65,000
  • Annual bonus tied to firm performance
  • Extended health and dental, 100% employer-paid (after 3 months)
  • Three weeks’ vacation, plus 5 paid sick days
  • Hybrid schedule – in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • A warm, collegial, professional culture

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