Practice Assistant, Litigation

PRACTICE ASSISTANT, LITIGATION FULL-TIME TORONTO, ON Are you an experienced legal assistant who thrives in a busy litigation practice? Do you enjoy coordinating complex workflows, managing deadlines, and providing proactive support to multiple lawyers? Are you looking to grow your skills as part of a collaborative and high-performing legal team? The Company Our client is a National Law Firm with a strong commitment to client service. The team brings together lawyers, paraprofessionals, and legal support professionals in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality work. This role offers the opportunity to become an integral member of a busy litigation team, supporting lawyers with day-to-day practice needs while coordinating with colleagues across legal support and business services functions. Company Perks and Rewards Full-Time Opportunity Collaborative and team-oriented work environment Opportunity to support an established litigation practice Exposure to a broad range of litigation matters and stakeholders Professional development and continuous learning opportunities The Job! As the Practice Assistant, Litigation, you will provide dedicated administrative and practice support to assigned lawyers while helping coordinate workflow across the broader legal support team. You will play an important role in keeping matters organized, schedules on track, communications professional, and client service running smoothly. Serve as a central point of contact for assigned lawyers, coordinating requests with law clerks, document specialists, administrative professionals, and business services teams. Proactively organize daily workflow and priorities to ensure lawyers receive timely and efficient support across active litigation matters. Coordinate calendars and key dates, including client appointments, court-related deadlines, conferences, and internal legal team meetings. Prepare correspondence, manage communications, and liaise professionally with clients and other stakeholders connected to ongoing files. Contribute to matter administration by supporting file openings, billing processes, collections, and other practice-management activities. Work closely with lawyers and the broader legal team to help maintain a high standard of client service and matter organization. Anticipate day-to-day practice needs, respond to shifting priorities, and provide additional administrative support as matters require. What you bring to the job You are a proactive and highly organized legal support professional who takes ownership of your work and communicates with confidence. You work well with multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities effectively, and bring a collaborative approach to a fast-paced litigation environment. College degree Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal assistant supporting multiple lawyers within a litigation practice Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneNote Experience working with document management systems Knowledge of matter administration, including file intake and complex client billing Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities Professional, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality work Motivated by continuous learning and improvement Qualified job seekers are asked to apply. Reference #13967 I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role! Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability. You can also find more jobs that may be suited to you on the Options Consulting Solutions Indeed and LinkedIn pages. Follow us on Facebook for job searching tips and other updates.

Provide dedicated administrative and practice support to litigation lawyers, including managing calendars and coordinating workflows. Handle matter administration, client communications, and billing processes to ensure high-quality client service.

Requires a college degree and at least 2 years of experience as a legal assistant in a litigation practice. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with document management systems are essential.

• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities

• Time managementPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred

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• Litigation Support
• Calendar Coordination
• Matter Administration
• Client Billing
• Document Management Systems
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft OneNote
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Workflow Coordination
• File Intake

• Legal
• Administrative
• Consulting

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 17, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available