Commercial Litigation Assistant
Job Description
Commercial Litigation Assistant
Love the pace of litigation but want a role that feels steady, supportive, and rewarding? We’re partnering with a top-tier global law firm—one of Toronto’s best—to find a Commercial Litigation Assistant who thrives on organization, handles sensitive matters with care, and knows their way around the Ontario Superior Court. You’ll be supporting a senior partner and associate, who are down-to-earth, and value reliability and clear communication. If you bring at least five years of experience, a solid grasp of court procedures, and a calm, professional presence, this could be your ideal next step. In turn the firm offers an impressive benefits package, a warm and collaborative culture, and a hybrid work setup (in office two days a week). If you’re ready for a role that truly respects your experience, then we want to hear from you – apply now!
Salary: Up to $80K
Key Responsibilities
- Provides billing support including generating bills monthly, understanding and adapting to specific client requirements and transmitting bills through electronic billing hubs as required.
- Provide administrative support including conducting conflicts checks, opening and closing client/matter files.
- Maintain records of all client files, related records, and general files.
- Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system.
- Provide support in creating and editing daily correspondence, pleadings, and other document preparation.
- Assist with the booking and organization of court documents and filing of same.
- Liaise with legal administrative assistants, law clerks, lawyers, clients, and court personnel.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant program
- 5+ years experience as a Commercial Litigation Assistant.
- Understanding and familiarity with court procedures at all levels.
- Excellent word processing skills.
- Experience with Relativity and ACL preferred.
- Proven experience handling a high-volume practice.
- Strong attention to detail skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities required to prioritize a high volume of tasks or competing priorities.
- Dedicated to providing service beyond expectation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple internal clients and be adaptable to the needs of each.
To apply contact:
Jennifer Mulligan
