Corporate & Litigation Legal Assistant

About the role

Our client, a respected full‑service law firm in downtown Toronto, is seeking a Corporate & Litigation Legal Assistant. You will support lawyers across corporate/commercial and litigation matters, ensuring files are managed efficiently, deadlines are met, and clients receive top‑notch service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and format corporate and commercial documents, including incorporations, reorganizations, and annual resolutions.
• Manage document execution, signatures, and maintain corporate records and minute books.
• Assist with transaction closings and post‑closing documentation.
• Draft, revise, and file court documents, affidavits, motions, pleadings, and coordinate discoveries, mediations, and hearings.
• Maintain litigation calendars, limitation periods, and critical deadlines.
• Manage lawyer calendars, meetings, client communications, and prepare accounts and expense reports.
• Coordinate communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court offices.

Required profile

• Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent legal education.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting corporate/commercial and/or litigation practices.
• Strong understanding of legal procedures, court filing requirements, and document management.
• Exceptional organizational, time‑management, and communication skills.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with document management systems.
• Familiarity with legal software tools.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $70,000‑$90,000 CAD per year.
• Hybrid work arrangement (on‑site and remote).
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment supporting both corporate and litigation matters.