Position: Legal Assistant Location: Downtown Toronto Are you a detail-oriented Legal Assistant with a passion for litigation and organization? Were working with a highly respected law firm in downtown Toronto that''''s looking to add a Legal Assistant to their collaborative litigation team. This is a full-time, permanent position with a hybrid work schedule (2 days/week in office), supporting a team of experienced lawyers in a fast-paced practice. Responsibilities: - Providing direct administrative support to lawyers, clerks, and legal professionals - Managing and maintaining calendars, deadlines, and court scheduling (pre-trials, motions, discoveries, mediations, etc.) - Drafting, formatting, and filing legal correspondence and court documents - Coordinating logistics with courts, tribunals, clients, and service providers (e.g., translators, transportation) - Handling file openings/closings and maintaining organized electronic and physical files - Assembling motion records, books of authorities, and hearing materials - Tracking and diarizing important litigation timelines and limitation periods - Managing communications, coordinating meetings, and preparing documents for court and client matters Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation-focused law firm (defense litigation preferred) - Proficiency with legal software tools such as Primafact, ACL (Automated Civil Litigation), PC Law, CaseMap, and MS Office - Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines - Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-moving environment - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Typing speed of 55+ WPM ideally Please send your resume in Word format to Misha Ishaq at misha.ishaq@quantum.ca. REFER A PERM HIRE AND EARN UP TO $1,000! For more details, click here. OUR VIRTUAL DOORS ARE OPEN! Were also bringing the interviews to you by various web applications, virtually! Contact us today for your next opportunity.
Job Title
Legal Assistant