Commercial Litigation Assistant

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

jennifer@cartelinc.com