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Legal Assistant / Junior Associate

@ Starkman & Zhang Lawyers

Markham, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

Starkman & Zhang Lawyers, a boutique litigation firm in Markham, Ontario, is hiring a full-time Legal Assistant / Junior Associate to work in person. The role supports lawyers with court filings, motion materials, deadlines and trial preparation, and requires fluency in Mandarin. Start is ASAP and pay is described as competitive with other boutique firms.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and organize court filings, motion materials and evidence briefs
  • Manage litigation deadlines and court dates
  • Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel and clients
  • Support lawyers in trial preparation

Requirements summary:

  • Fluency in Mandarin required
  • Interest in learning litigation and attention to detail
  • Relevant education or legal experience an asset
  • Early-career candidates welcome
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Employer posting date
2026-07-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-26
Source record updated
2026-10-26

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesMandarin, English

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Job description

Starkman & Zhang Lawyers, a boutique litigation firm in Markham, Ontario, is looking for a full-time Legal Assistant / Junior Associate to join our team in person. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their legal career who is eager to learn litigation, detail-oriented, and ready to take on meaningful work in a fast-paced litigation practice. Responsibilities include preparing and organizing court filings, motion materials and evidence briefs; managing litigation deadlines and court dates; coordinating with courts, opposing counsel and clients; and supporting lawyers in trial preparation. Fluency in Mandarin is a must; relevant education or experience in a legal setting is an asset. Start date: ASAP. Compensation competitive with other boutique firms.

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