Legal Assistant / Junior Associate
- Markham, ON
- On-site
- Posted Oct 9, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Prepare and organize court filings, motion materials, evidence briefs, and document production while managing litigation deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements. Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and clients, and support lawyers with correspondence, trial preparation, and hearing logistics.
Job details
Starkman & Zhang Lawyers, a boutique litigation firm in Markham, Ontario, is looking for a full-time Legal Assistant / Junior Associate to join our team in person. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their legal career who is eager to learn litigation, detail-oriented, and ready to take on meaningful work in a fast-paced litigation practice. What You'll Do Prepare and organize court filings, motion materials, and evidence briefs Manage litigation deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and clients Draft correspondence and assist with document production Support lawyers in trial preparation and hearing logistics What We're Looking For Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organization and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines A collaborative, proactive attitude Fluency in Mandarin is a must Relevant education or experience in a legal setting is an asset Location: Markham, ON (Highway 7 & 404, free parking) Type: Full-time, in-person Start date: ASAP Compensation: competitive with other boutique firms
What you’ll do
Prepare and organize court filings, motion materials, evidence briefs, and document production while managing litigation deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements. Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and clients, and support lawyers with correspondence, trial preparation, and hearing logistics.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines. Mandarin fluency is required; relevant legal education or experience is an asset, and a collaborative, proactive attitude is expected.
Listed skills
- written communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Court Filings
- Motion Materials
- Evidence Briefs
- Litigation Deadline Management
- Court Date Coordination
- Filing Requirements
- Court Coordination
- Opposing Counsel Coordination
- Client Communication
- Legal Correspondence Drafting
- Document Production
- Trial Preparation
- Hearing Logistics
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Organization and Attention to Detail
Job areas
- Legal
- Administrative