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Legal Assistant/ Law Clerk (12–18 Month Contract)
WHITTEN & LUBLIN PC
Toronto, ON M5H 3L5
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Hybrid work
From $55,000 a year
Fixed term contract, Full-time
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Job details

From $55,000 a year
Paid time off, Vision care, Dental care, Extended health care
Fixed term contract, Full-time
Hybrid work in Toronto, ON M5H 3L5

Full job description

Job Summary

We are a boutique employment law firm in downtown Toronto seeking a Legal Assistant with litigation experience to join our team on a 12–18 contract. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys supporting lawyers with complex files.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and legal support to lawyers
  • Draft, proofread, and format legal documents (pleadings, motion records, affidavits, mediation materials)
  • Manage files from opening to closing
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court offices
  • Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and book court appearances
  • Track deadlines and maintain bring-forward systems
  • Assist with reception and incoming calls as needed

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant (litigation preferred)
  • Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure, Small Claims Court Rules, and HRTO processes
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, or Paralegal diploma required

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or recruiters, please.

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Toronto, ON M5H 3L5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • providing legal support to lawyers: 3 years (required)
  • working knowledge of the ON court processes: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5H 3L5

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