Company: Kent Legal

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $70000 per year

Job date: Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:55:34 GMT

Job description: Job DescriptionJob Title: Litigation AssistantJob #: 16891Job Type: Full time, permanentLocation: TorontoSalary: $70,000Benefits: Excellent benefitsRemote Flexibility: Hybrid RemoteClient ProfileOur client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Litigation Assistant. This firm has an excellent reputation and a lot of growth opportunities.– International business law firm with offices across Canada.– Leaders in project their experience spans asset classes, regions, size, complexity and stage.

• Office space located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:– Provide legal administrative support to assigned lawyers and their clients;– Maintain lawyer’s calendars and emails;– Arrange meetings, conference calls etc.;– Arrange travel bookings for lawyers;– Photocopy, print, organize couriers, and send out of letters and faxes;– Maintain physical and electronic filing system and open/close files;– Support lawyers in marketing activities including involvement in preparation of pitches and presentations;– Liaise with lawyer and billing coordinator to prepare accounts on a regular basis;– Liaise with lawyer, client, and Finance department to collect on overdue accounts;– Arrange opening/closing of client matters in accounting system– Address basic client queries;– Liaise and work closely with Document Specialists and Support Assistants, as appropriate, to ensure tasks are completed within a timely manner;– Any other administrative duties as assigned.Requirements:– 5+ years’ experience working in a legal professional services firm;– Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma from an Accredited Institution;– Good knowledge of civil litigation practice and procedures, and the Rules of Civil Procedure;– Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Outlook, and Excel);– Excellent communication skills, written and verbal;– Solid attention to detail and time management skills; and– Ability to prioritize and meet urgent deadlines.