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Litigation Legal AssistantHays • Toronto, ON, Canada
Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant

Hays • Toronto, ON, Canada
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Your new company

Our client is one of Canada's premier business law firms, recognized for advising on some of the country's most complex and high-profile commercial matters. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, sophisticated work, and commitment to professional development.

Due to continued growth within a busy national practice, the firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a team of lawyers specializing in corporate restructuring, insolvency, and commercial law matters.


Your new role

Working alongside leading practitioners in a fast-paced practice, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless file management, exceptional client service, and efficient administration of complex legal matters.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing calendars, meeting schedules, travel arrangements, and critical deadlines
  • Drafting, formatting, revising, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and transactional materials
  • Maintaining and organizing large electronic and physical files
  • Coordinating document execution, closing deliverables, and transaction records
  • Preparing court and insolvency-related filings and supporting restructuring proceedings
  • Assisting with document production, due diligence, and corporate record maintenance
  • Opening new files, conducting conflict searches, and managing file administration
  • Liaising with clients, financial institutions, insolvency professionals, opposing counsel, and court offices
  • Preparing accounts, entering dockets, and supporting billing processes
  • Managing high volumes of confidential information while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

This position offers exposure to sophisticated restructuring, insolvency, receivership, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and corporate transactions.


What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will possess:

  • 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a corporate, banking, insolvency, restructuring, or commercial law practice
  • Experience supporting Partners and senior lawyers within a high-volume environment
  • Strong document production and formatting skills, including complex legal documents
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Excellent communication and client service skills
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Experience with insolvency, restructuring, corporate transactions, or commercial litigation will be considered a significant asset


What you'll get in return

In return, you will join a highly respected legal team handling some of Canada's most significant corporate matters. The firm offers:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits and pension programs fully paid for by the firm
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Generous vacation entitlement (up to 4 weeks, + 11 personal/sick days)
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Exposure to sophisticated national and international clients
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
  • The opportunity to work alongside some of the leading practitioners in the insolvency and restructuring space


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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