Litigation Legal Assistant

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Aplin is excited to partner with our long-term client—ranked as a Best Employer in Canada and one of Canada’s premier law firms—to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant to support their health law group, specifically in medical malpractice defence.

Position Summary
This role provides day-to-day administrative support and backup coverage to the Paralegal team within the medical malpractice defence practice, and may be assigned to work with lawyers as required, ensuring efficient team operations.

Benefits & Perks
Full benefits, RRSP matching, a wellness account, on-site gym, and more!

Essential Functions

• Assist with clerical, administrative, and general office duties for all Paralegals in the Litigation group
• Perform document management duties, including photocopying, scanning, electronic filing, and maintaining physical and electronic file organization
• Enter information into the Lawbase database; maintain the physician Curriculum Vitae database
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and service of legal correspondence and court documents
• Assist with the preparation and secure transmission of expert packages through document-sharing platforms

Qualifications

• Highly organized and able to prioritize work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated and responds to everyday tasks with little supervision
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
• A strong team player with a positive work ethic
• Ability to multitask and handle a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technical aptitude for learning various computer programs
• Commissioner for Oaths Designation would be an asset
• Litigation training and experience, specifically in medical malpractice defence, is an asset

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

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