Job opportunity
Legal Assistant
Smith Legal Search
Our client, a well-established labour and employment law firm in midtown Toronto, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team.
The Legal Assistant will support two lawyers in a litigation-focused practice, with matters spanning both employment and labour law. This role is well suited to a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a solid litigation background who is looking to join a collegial, supportive firm.
Duties & Responsibilities
Draft, proofread, and issue correspondence and court documents
Serve and file materials with the Ontario courts and administrative tribunals, including the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, Ontario Labour Relations Board, and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties promptly and professionally
Manage lawyers’ schedules and coordinate phone and video appointments
Diarize key dates, limitation periods, deadlines, and appearances, and maintain a reliable bring-forward system
Open and close files as required
Maintain organized electronic files and records
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of law firm experience, ideally supporting a civil litigation practice
A Law Clerk diploma, ILCO designation, or other post‑secondary legal credential
Meticulous attention to detail, with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines at once
Self‑directed and dependable – able to work with minimal supervision and take initiative when needed
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Fast, accurate keyboarding and strong proficiency with standard office productivity software
Experience with a cloud-based legal practice management platform is an asset
Base salary of $60,000–$65,000
Annual bonus tied to firm performance
Extended health and dental, 100% employer-paid (after 3 months)
Three weeks’ vacation, plus 5 paid sick days
Hybrid schedule – in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
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Apply on source site The Legal Assistant will support two lawyers in a litigation-focused practice, with matters spanning both employment and labour law. This role is well suited to a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a solid litigation background who is looking to join a collegial, supportive firm.
Duties & Responsibilities
Draft, proofread, and issue correspondence and court documents
Serve and file materials with the Ontario courts and administrative tribunals, including the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, Ontario Labour Relations Board, and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties promptly and professionally
Manage lawyers’ schedules and coordinate phone and video appointments
Diarize key dates, limitation periods, deadlines, and appearances, and maintain a reliable bring-forward system
Open and close files as required
Maintain organized electronic files and records
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of law firm experience, ideally supporting a civil litigation practice
A Law Clerk diploma, ILCO designation, or other post‑secondary legal credential
Meticulous attention to detail, with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines at once
Self‑directed and dependable – able to work with minimal supervision and take initiative when needed
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Fast, accurate keyboarding and strong proficiency with standard office productivity software
Experience with a cloud-based legal practice management platform is an asset
Base salary of $60,000–$65,000
Annual bonus tied to firm performance
Extended health and dental, 100% employer-paid (after 3 months)
Three weeks’ vacation, plus 5 paid sick days
Hybrid schedule – in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
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