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The Legal Recruitment team at IQ PARTNERS has partnered with a boutique law firm in Toronto that is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their office as an incremental hire! Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates with ease, and is eager to grow their litigation skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with clients and be part of a close-knit team where your contributions truly make a difference. What Youll Be Doing Preparing, formatting, and filing pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other civil litigation documents. Managing calendars, scheduling discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, and hearings. Drafting, proofreading, and finalizing correspondence, court forms, and legal documents. Maintaining and organizing electronic and physical client files in compliance with firm and court requirements. Assisting lawyers with meeting preparation and ensuring they are equipped with all necessary materials. Handling communications with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff in a professional and timely manner. Supporting billing processes including docket entry, pre-bills, and invoices. Providing general administrative support such as coordinating travel, meetings, and expenses. What You Bring to the Table A Legal Assistant diploma (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Previous experience supporting lawyers in civil litigation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with high attention to detail. A proactive mindset and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal document management systems This opportunity offers a salary range of $50,000$65,000, depending on experience. To support a fair and efficient hiring experience, we may use AI-assisted tools for administrative tasks like note-taking or scheduling. These tools never make hiring decisions , our team does. If you have any questions about how we use AI, were happy to discuss.