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Litigation Legal Assistant

Etobicoke, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Loopstra Nixon LLP is a dynamic team of client-focused lawyers who play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of business and public law in Canada. With a commitment to delivering exceptional service through tailored client solutions, our top-tier team of legal talent possesses unique and diverse skillsets, ensuring that clients can rely on us for any and every issue at hand. Adapting swiftly and always on call, Loopstra Nixon has evolved since its humble beginnings in a storefront office in Toronto, reaching its 50th year in 2023. Founded by Charles Loopstra and Sandy Nixon, the firm's growth has been fueled by ambition, hard work, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Head Office in Etobicoke. As an important member of our team, the Litigation Legal Assistant will play a key role in supporting our lawyers and ensuring the seamless operation of their practice. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years of experience in a similar role, with demonstrated proficiency in litigation.

What you will be doing:

  • Collaborate in the preparation and compilation of litigation documents, including affidavits, notices, motion records, and court forms
  • Manage communication with process servers and coordinate the service and filing of court materials
  • Liaise with court offices to schedule hearings and manage related court filings
  • Draft and edit various correspondences and documents, including memos, letters, and legal documents
  • Provide administrative support such as docket entries, file openings and closures, billing coordination, and expense processing
  • Maintain organized and current physical and electronic file systems
  • Act as a liaison between lawyers and internal/external parties to support file progression and communication

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in legal administration or equivalent with a minimum of two years of litigation experience
  • Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court processes
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • High level of professionalism and attention to confidentiality

Loopstra Nixon is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, we are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

About Loopstra Nixon LLP

Law Practice
201-500

Welcome to Loopstra Nixon.

We are a team of client-centered lawyers who are shaping the future of business and public law in Canada. We deliver exceptional service through tailored client solutions delivered by our top-tier team of legal talent. 

Our team of lawyers possess unique and diverse skillsets, so that clients can come to us for any and every issue at hand. We are quick to adapt and always on call. Whether we are delivering cutting-edge legal solutions or providing strategic business advice, we revolve around you. 

Our key practice areas include business law, litigation & dispute resolution, municipal, land use planning & development, commercial real estate, labour & employment, technology & intellectual property and bankruptcy, insolvency & restructuring.

We work across Canada and around the world through our network of global affiliates at LawExchange International.

50 YEARS OF SERVICE AND COUNTING. 

With its humble beginnings in a storefront office in Toronto, Charles Loopstra and Sandy Nixon started something special – a firm that has grown with each and every one of its clients. In 2023, Loopstra Nixon celebrated its 50th anniversary. The founding partners infused ambition, hard work, and an entrepreneurial spirit into the firm. Their commitment to client service and client relationships formed the foundation and set the expectations for every member of the Loopstra Nixon team.

We are proud of where we started and proud of where we are going.