Legal Administrative Assistant - Commercial Litigation
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Next Opportunity Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm? McMillan has an exciting opportunity as a Legal Administrative Assistant in our Toronto Commercial Litigation Group . As a member of the team, you will play a key role in managing the legal and administrative aspects of the practices of a team of successful legal professionals.
Please note that this role offers a hybrid workweek. Each week will combine both working at home for a few days and working in the office for the balance. Your hybrid schedule will start once you join McMillan! McMillan LLP is proud to be named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2025, marking our third consecutive year receiving this honour. This recognition highlights our commitment to exceptional programs and workplace policies that promote employee growth and satisfaction. We value our people and foster an environment where innovation and idea generation are key to everyone’s success. Continuous education, training, and support play a huge role in achieving a collaborative atmosphere and cohesive culture. At McMillan LLP, we ensure a supportive and engaging work environment, attracting and retaining top talent across all departments. Join us to be part of a firm that values your professional development and well-being, empowering you to thrive and make a meaningful impact in your role. What You’ll Do You will be the go-to person for your team who will depend on your guidance and support to keep them organized. You will be involved in a wide variety of administrative tasks, including drafting correspondence, preparing court material, engaging with the Courts for filing of material, management, and organization of documents in our document management system, office and file organization, preparation of accounts, coordinating and scheduling meetings, calendar management, and leveraging technology to service the legal professionals and clients in an efficient and effective manner.
What You Bring You have established yourself as a key resource in your successful legal career. Your history includes a Legal Assistant Diploma, coupled with a minimum of seven to ten years of administrative assistant experience in litigation. You have strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills. You are able to manage high-volume and fast-paced practices. You have experience with dealing with the various levels of Ontario Courts and are familiar with relevant court documents, filings, the Rules of Civil Procedure, CaseCentre and JSO, Commercial List matters, and Civil bookings . You are detail-oriented and can effectively meet deadlines, work well in a team setting, managing fast-paced practices, and provide an exceptional level of client service. You have a keen interest in learning, embrace evolving technology, and have strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Prior experience with Desksite, IntApp, and 3E or similar document management, file opening and accounting software is an asset.
McMillan Offers You Growth
Mentorship and Support
Training as Software Evolves
Commensurate Compensation And Benefits Package Fun Work Environment
Continuous Learning & Development
McMillan = You At the heart of our commitment to being a first-mover on important issues, McMillan believes that equity, diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success. By embracing our differences, we create an inclusive culture that enriches our collective knowledge, broadens our perspectives, and propels us forward. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, knowing it is through our individual experiences that we can all come together to truly make a positive impact in our firm, for our clients, within our communities, and beyond.
At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.
We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!
Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.
Let’s get started If this position is you, and you reside in or around the Toronto area, we look forward to hearing from you. We like cover letters too so don’t forget to include one along with your resume when you click on the Apply Now button.
About McMillan LLP
At McMillan LLP, we are a national business law firm that knows real-time solutions drive your success. With offices in Canada's major centres – Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal – McMillan provides exceptional industry insights in transportation, technology and technology transactions, infrastructure and construction, and natural resources and energy. Whether it's a cross-border transaction, a complicated private equity deal, complex real estate financing, or a bet-the-company lawsuit or regulatory dispute, McMillan has the expertise leaders need to grow and succeed in the Canadian market or internationally.
Legal Administrative Assistant - Commercial Litigation
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Next Opportunity Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm? McMillan has an exciting opportunity as a Legal Administrative Assistant in our Toronto Commercial Litigation Group . As a member of the team, you will play a key role in managing the legal and administrative aspects of the practices of a team of successful legal professionals.
Please note that this role offers a hybrid workweek. Each week will combine both working at home for a few days and working in the office for the balance. Your hybrid schedule will start once you join McMillan! McMillan LLP is proud to be named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2025, marking our third consecutive year receiving this honour. This recognition highlights our commitment to exceptional programs and workplace policies that promote employee growth and satisfaction. We value our people and foster an environment where innovation and idea generation are key to everyone’s success. Continuous education, training, and support play a huge role in achieving a collaborative atmosphere and cohesive culture. At McMillan LLP, we ensure a supportive and engaging work environment, attracting and retaining top talent across all departments. Join us to be part of a firm that values your professional development and well-being, empowering you to thrive and make a meaningful impact in your role. What You’ll Do You will be the go-to person for your team who will depend on your guidance and support to keep them organized. You will be involved in a wide variety of administrative tasks, including drafting correspondence, preparing court material, engaging with the Courts for filing of material, management, and organization of documents in our document management system, office and file organization, preparation of accounts, coordinating and scheduling meetings, calendar management, and leveraging technology to service the legal professionals and clients in an efficient and effective manner.
What You Bring You have established yourself as a key resource in your successful legal career. Your history includes a Legal Assistant Diploma, coupled with a minimum of seven to ten years of administrative assistant experience in litigation. You have strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills. You are able to manage high-volume and fast-paced practices. You have experience with dealing with the various levels of Ontario Courts and are familiar with relevant court documents, filings, the Rules of Civil Procedure, CaseCentre and JSO, Commercial List matters, and Civil bookings . You are detail-oriented and can effectively meet deadlines, work well in a team setting, managing fast-paced practices, and provide an exceptional level of client service. You have a keen interest in learning, embrace evolving technology, and have strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Prior experience with Desksite, IntApp, and 3E or similar document management, file opening and accounting software is an asset.
McMillan Offers You Growth
Mentorship and Support
Training as Software Evolves
Commensurate Compensation And Benefits Package Fun Work Environment
Continuous Learning & Development
McMillan = You At the heart of our commitment to being a first-mover on important issues, McMillan believes that equity, diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success. By embracing our differences, we create an inclusive culture that enriches our collective knowledge, broadens our perspectives, and propels us forward. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, knowing it is through our individual experiences that we can all come together to truly make a positive impact in our firm, for our clients, within our communities, and beyond.
At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.
We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!
Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.
Let’s get started If this position is you, and you reside in or around the Toronto area, we look forward to hearing from you. We like cover letters too so don’t forget to include one along with your resume when you click on the Apply Now button.
About McMillan LLP
At McMillan LLP, we are a national business law firm that knows real-time solutions drive your success. With offices in Canada's major centres – Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal – McMillan provides exceptional industry insights in transportation, technology and technology transactions, infrastructure and construction, and natural resources and energy. Whether it's a cross-border transaction, a complicated private equity deal, complex real estate financing, or a bet-the-company lawsuit or regulatory dispute, McMillan has the expertise leaders need to grow and succeed in the Canadian market or internationally.