Litigation Assistant

Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:Our client is a respected law firm with a longstanding history of providing exceptional legal services. As our Litigation practice group continues to grow, they are looking for a highly skilled Litigation Assistant to join their team.

Position Overview:
In this role, you will support their attorneys in providing high-quality litigation services to our clients. You will be integral in managing various administrative tasks, assisting in the preparation and review of litigation documents, and ensuring smooth communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, drafting, and review of litigation documents

• Manage data entry and record-keeping for litigation files

• Provide administrative support to the litigation team

• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and other parties to ensure timely and accurate information exchange

• Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and case law in the litigation field

• Coordinate meetings, deadlines, and schedules for the litigation team

• Handle general office tasks such as organizing documents and ensuring the smooth flow of daily operations

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting

• Legal Assistant diploma or certificate required

• Strong understanding of commercial leasing transactions and/or construction litigation

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently

• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team