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Legal Assistant

@ FCL LLP

Toronto, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

FCL LLP is hiring a full-time Legal Assistant in Toronto, ON, on a hybrid basis with some work from home. The role supports lawyers with legal documents, court forms, calendars, deadlines, billing and client and court communication.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, format and organize legal documents and court forms
  • Manage calendars, hearings and deadlines
  • Coordinate communication with clients, courts and experts
  • Assist with billing, time entry and document management
  • Conduct basic legal and factual research

Requirements summary:

  • Foundational knowledge of law and litigation processes
  • Strong legal document preparation skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Administrative assistance skills in a legal office
  • Experience as a legal assistant, law clerk or similar

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2026-11-14
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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

Role Description The Legal Assistant role at FCL LLP is a full-time, hybrid position based in Toronto, ON, with flexibility for some work from home. The Legal Assistant will support lawyers by preparing, formatting, and organizing legal documents, including pleadings, correspondence, and court forms, and maintaining accurate electronic and physical files. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing calendars, scheduling meetings and hearings, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating communication with clients, courts, experts, and other parties. The role involves assisting with administrative tasks such as billing, time entry, and document management, as well as conducting basic legal and factual research as needed. The Legal Assistant will collaborate closely with legal professionals to ensure efficient case progression and high-quality client service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Candidates should possess foundational knowledge of Law and an understanding of litigation processes or insurance-related legal matters.
  • Candidates should possess strong Legal Document Preparation skills, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and managing legal correspondence and court forms.
  • Candidates should possess effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, counsel, courts, and internal stakeholders.
  • Candidates should possess Administrative Assistance skills, including calendar management, filing, data entry, and organization in a legal office environment.
  • Candidates should possess experience or training as Legal Assistants, Law Clerks, or in a similar legal support role.
  • Additional beneficial qualifications include proficiency with legal practice management and document management software, strong attention to detail, ability to handle confidential information, and capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

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