Posted 8 days ago
Legal Assistant
@ Smith Legal Search
Toronto, Ontario
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…
- 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
Requirements summary:
- Open and close files as required
- 2+ years of law firm experience, ideally supporting a civil litigation practice
- A Law Clerk diploma, ILCO designation, or other post-secondary legal credential
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines at once
- Experience with a cloud-based legal practice management platform is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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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
Compensation & Benefits
- 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
- A warm, collegial, professional culture
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