Our client is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support legal professionals in the management of litigation matters within a busy legal environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills who can help coordinate files, maintain documentation, and support day-to-day litigation processes. The successful candidate will contribute to efficient file management and high-quality legal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support on litigation files from opening through resolution
• Prepare, format, revise, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, and other legal documents
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, discoveries, mediations, court dates, and other litigation-related appointments
• Maintain organized physical and electronic files, including document management and filing systems
• Monitor deadlines, limitation periods, and bring-forward dates to support timely file progression
• Coordinate document production, service, filing, and court submissions in accordance with applicable rules and procedures
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders in a professional manner
• Assist with billing, time entry, expense processing, and other administrative tasks as required
• Support trial and hearing preparation, including assembly of briefs, binders, and supporting materials
• Contribute to general office and practice support as needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a legal assistant or litigation support role within a law firm or comparable legal environment
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, legal documentation, and file management practices
• Excellent proofreading, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document or practice management systems
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism
• Post-secondary education in legal administration or a related field is considered an asset

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