For the past 80 years, Soloway Wright LLP has been one of the most respected and successful law firms in the National Capital Region and Eastern Ontario. Since opening our doors in 1946, we have built a proud tradition of serving our clients and community with excellence.

Our litigation team is dynamic, collaborative, and highly skilled, with the bench strength and experience to support clients facing complex litigation matters. As our firm continues to grow, we remain focused on selectively adding exceptional legal professionals who bring strong experience, sound judgment, and a commitment to high-quality client service.

Soloway Wright LLP is currently seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with 2 to 6 years of experience to join our Kingston office, providing support to a partner in our busy Construction Law practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft basic correspondence and legal documentation, including standard pleadings and motions.
• Review all correspondence and court materials, including editing and quality assurance.
• Coordinate service and filing of court documents.
• Coordinate external and internal communication, including mail, e-mail, and telephone calls.
• Maintain electronic client files, including high volumes of emails and documents.
• Request, prepare, review, and send out accounts.
• Maintain calendars, including coordination of meetings, court appearances, examinations for discovery, mediations, and arbitration.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.
• Assist with billing and accounts receivable.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a litigation assistant.
• Experience in executive administration or as a law clerk, an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office.
• Knowledge of ACL5 and NetDocuments, an asset.
• Knowledge of Case Centre and related e-filing portals, an asset.
• Familiar with Teams/Zoom and other meeting platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation.
• Experience preparing and editing correspondence.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize job tasks to meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities.
• Ability to ensure consistent attention to details.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
• A positive, supportive and professional attitude.
• Experience managing large-scale document production and e-discovery documents, an asset.
• Strong understanding of the necessary court forms and filing requirements, including following updated practice directions in numerous jurisdictions in Ontario and other provincial jurisdictions.
• Any construction experience, including liens, would be an asset.

Salary Range: $49,500 – $58,500 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and paid vacation.

How To Apply To submit your application, please apply directly to info@solowaywright.ca. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Soloway Wright LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodation due to a disability is available throughout the recruitment process.