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Litigation Legal Assistant
Forge Recruitment
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- On-site
- 7 hours ago
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Outlook
- Excel
- Adobe Acrobat
7 hours ago
We are pleased to support our client, a mid-size law firm, in their search for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their growing team!
About the Role
- Manage litigation files in Clio, ensuring matter details, contacts, documents and file records are accurate and up to date.
- Monitor limitation periods, statutory deadlines, court dates and follow-ups, keeping lawyers and clerks informed of upcoming deadlines.
- Draft, prepare, format and proofread litigation documents, including pleadings, affidavits, motion records, factums and court orders.
- Coordinate court filings through the Ontario Court Filing Portal and Justice Services Online, upload materials to CaseLines, and schedule motions and hearings.
- Arrange service of legal documents, prepare and file writs of possession and seizure and sale, and liaise with process servers, court staff and enforcement offices.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and third parties, respond to routine inquiries, prepare status updates and obtain relevant searches and reports.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support, including calendar management, correspondence, docketing, account preparation and document management.
The Offer
The firm offers a competitive remuneration package ranging from $60,000 - $75,000, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous vacation allotment.
What You Bring
- 4+ years of experience in a litigation assistant role within a law firm or legal department.
- Diploma in Law Clerk, Legal Assistant or Legal Administration studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong understanding of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and court filing procedures.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and high-volume workloads while meeting strict deadlines.
- Exceptional written communication, proofreading and document formatting abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat.
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and strong interpersonal skills when communicating with clients, opposing counsel and other stakeholders.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.
Litigation Legal Assistant · Forge Recruitment