A leading Toronto-based law firm is seeking a skilled and highly organized Legal Assistant to join its Construction Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive legal professional to support complex construction litigation matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide administrative and legal support to lawyers in the Construction Litigation group, including drafting, formatting, and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, and court documents.Coordinate the preparation and filing of legal documents with courts and tribunals within prescribed deadlines.Maintain and organize client files, both electronic and hard copy, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to firm protocols.Manage multiple calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and handle incoming/outgoing communications.Track critical deadlines, limitation periods, and manage timeli...