Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant (10728)

Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Built on a reputation for excellence, our Client pairs high‑calibre work with a genuinely supportive culture, offering you a place to grow. Working directly with a senior commercial litigation lawyer, this role is ideal for someone with a minimum of five years of experience who values close collaboration, trust, and professional development. The role offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and a hybrid schedule with three days in the office, designed to support focused, sustainable practice through balance. If you are ready for a position where your experience is respected and your contribution genuinely matters, this is a move worth making. Apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of legal documents relating to complex commercial disputes, debtor–creditor matters, real estate disputes, fraud, class actions, bankruptcy and insolvency, fraud and general contract disputes;
• Schedule meetings and co‑ordinate appointments as required;
• Organize, open and maintain client files;
• Responsible for daily correspondence, drafting and filing court documents;
• File preparation and management;
• Organize, assemble and draft motion and trial records, books of authorities, court pleadings and prepare agreements as required;
• General administrative duties; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated work experience within the areas of construction litigation, employment litigation and general corporate‑commercial litigation;
• Experience in managing a litigation practice;
• Flexible, time conscious, deadline oriented and able to prioritize;
• Resourceful, including good problem solving skills;
• Exceptional ability to effectively manage multiple priorities;
• A professional individual who works well under pressure;
• Solid customer service approach; and
• MS Word and DMS proficiency

To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com

Tagged as: Commercial, Legal Assistant, Litigation