Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Job Description
Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Built on a reputation for excellence, our Client pairs high-calibre work with a genuinely supportive culture, offering you a place to grow. Working directly with a senior commercial litigation lawyer, this role is ideal for someone with a minimum of five years of experience who values close collaboration, trust, and professional development. The role offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and a hybrid schedule with three days in the office, designed to support focused, sustainable practice through balance. If you are ready for a position where your experience is respected and your contribution genuinely matters, this is a move worth making. Apply now!
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of legal documents relating to complex commercial disputes, debtor-creditor matters, real estate disputes, fraud, class actions, bankruptcy and insolvency, fraud and general contract disputes;
- Schedule meetings and co-ordinate appointments as required;
- Organize, open and maintain client files;
- Responsible for daily correspondence, drafting and filing court documents;
- File preparation and management;
- Organize, assemble and draft motion and trial records, books of authorities, court pleadings and prepare agreements as required;
- General administrative duties; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of demonstrated work experience within the areas of construction litigation, employment litigation and general corporate-commercial litigation;
- Experience in managing a litigation practice;
- Flexible, time conscious, deadline oriented and able to prioritize;
- Resourceful, including good problem solving skills;
- Exceptional ability to effectively manage multiple priorities;
- A professional individual who works well under pressure;
- Solid customer service approach; and
- MS Word and DMS proficiency
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
