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Legal Secretary

Vaughan, ON
onsite
Temporary
45.391 - 52.558 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team in Ontario. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage administrative and legal support duties with accuracy and discretion. The successful candidate will play an important role in document preparation, calendar coordination, and file management while helping keep legal operations organized and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Prepare, format, revise, and finalize a variety of legal documents, correspondence, and litigation materials with a high degree of accuracy. • Maintain lawyers’ calendars by arranging meetings, tracking deadlines, and coordinating key dates through legal docketing tools such as CompuLaw. • Organize, update, and manage physical and electronic case files using case management systems to ensure records remain accessible and current. • Support litigation processes by assembling pleadings, filing materials, and monitoring documentation requirements for active matters. • Use software such as Aderant and Adobe Acrobat to assist with document handling, editing, billing-related tasks, and production workflows. • Retrieve and verify property or registration-related information through systems such as ACRIS when required for legal matters. • Handle high-volume scanning, photocopying, and document distribution while maintaining confidentiality and file integrity. • Communicate with internal staff, legal professionals, and external contacts clearly and effectively to support the progress of legal work.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Toronto, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 100000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a respected boutique insurance defence law firm in Toronto seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a highly regarded Partner and two associates with busy litigation practices. This is not a traditional transactional legal assistant role. The successful candidate will become a trusted right-hand partner, taking ownership of files, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and helping ensure matters progress efficiently. The ideal individual is proactive, highly organized, and confident working in a fast-paced litigation environment where priorities can shift quickly. While insurance defence experience is preferred, candidates with strong civil litigation experience from plaintiff, commercial litigation, employment, or other litigation practices are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide dedicated litigation support to one Partner and two lawyers with active practices.</li><li>Manage calendars, court deadlines, limitation periods, discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, and trial scheduling.</li><li>Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, mediation briefs, and other litigation documents.</li><li>Coordinate service and filing of court materials through the Ontario Courts and applicable electronic filing systems.</li><li>Maintain and organize litigation files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, court offices, experts, adjusters, and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor file progress and proactively follow up on outstanding documentation, productions, undertakings, expert reports, and litigation milestones.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of document briefs, motion records, hearing materials, and trial materials.</li><li>Manage lawyer expenses, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and other practice management responsibilities as required.</li><li>Support service and filing requirements in jurisdictions outside Ontario. Prior experience is not required, but a willingness to learn procedures across Canada is essential.</li><li>Act as a key resource to the legal team by identifying issues, anticipating next steps, and helping keep files moving forward efficiently.</li></ul>
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Law Clerk

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Temporary
65000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a well-established and highly respected law firm, is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk to join its growing Corporate/Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys managing complex corporate transactions and working closely with lawyers and clients in a collaborative environment.Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and file articles of incorporation, amalgamation, continuance, dissolution, and other corporate filings</li><li>Maintain and organize corporate minute books and records</li><li>Draft resolutions, share issuances, transfers, dividends, redemptions, and other corporate documentation</li><li>Assist with corporate reorganizations, transactions, and due diligence reviews</li><li>Conduct corporate searches and complete required registrations</li><li>Prepare annual resolutions and corporate maintenance documentation</li><li>Review and summarize corporate records</li><li>Communicate with clients, government agencies, and external professionals regarding corporate matters</li><li>Support lawyers with transactional closings and corporate governance matters</li><li>Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and within established deadlines</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Law Clerk

Toronto, ON
remote
Temporary
28.5 - 33 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Part Time Law Clerk to provide dependable legal and administrative support within a busy legal environment in Toronto, Ontario. This Remote Long-term Contract position is well suited to someone who is highly organized, confident managing litigation-related documents, and comfortable coordinating deadlines across multiple files. The successful candidate will play a key role in keeping legal records accurate, preparing court materials, and supporting day-to-day practice operations with strong attention to detail. Responsibilities:• Prepare, review, and organize legal correspondence, pleadings, and other file materials to support ongoing litigation matters.• Maintain calendars, track critical deadlines, and help ensure lawyers are fully prepared for meetings, filings, and court-related activities.• Use legal practice and case management systems such as Aderant and CompuLaw to update files, record activities, and monitor matter progress.• Assemble, scan, copy, and distribute legal documents while ensuring records are complete, accurate, and easy to retrieve.• Support document preparation and formatting in Adobe Acrobat and other legal software applications as required.• Conduct file-related searches and gather relevant property or registry information using tools such as ACRIS when applicable.• Coordinate administrative follow-up on active matters, including organizing supporting materials and maintaining well-structured legal documentation.• Assist with workflow updates or process changes affecting legal support activities when required as part of ongoing file administration.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Law Clerk

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Are you an experienced Corporate Law Clerk looking to join a collaborative and highly regarded law firm? Our client is expanding its Corporate/Commercial Law practice and is seeking a motivated professional to support a wide range of corporate transactions, governance matters, and corporate maintenance activities.This role offers the opportunity to work closely with lawyers and clients on complex corporate matters while building your expertise in corporate records management, reorganizations, due diligence, and transactional support. What you will be doing:<ul><li>Managing corporate records and minute books for a portfolio of private companies.</li><li>Preparing and filing corporate documents related to incorporations, reorganizations, amalgamations, continuances, and dissolutions.</li><li>Drafting resolutions, share transactions, corporate governance documents, and other corporate records.</li><li>Coordinating corporate maintenance activities, including annual resolutions and compliance filings.</li><li>Conducting corporate searches and due diligence in support of commercial transactions.</li><li>Assisting lawyers with transactional closings, corporate reorganizations, and complex corporate matters.</li><li>Serving as a key point of contact for clients, regulatory bodies, accountants, and other advisors.</li><li>Reviewing corporate records to identify deficiencies and ensure ongoing compliance</li></ul>
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Legal Admin Assistant

Toronto, ON
onsite
Temporary
26 - 28 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Legal Admin Assistant to join a busy legal team in Toronto, Ontario on a Contract basis. This role will provide administrative support to lawyers by coordinating legal files, preparing documentation, and assisting with account statements and billing-related tasks. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and prior experience working in a legal office environment. Responsibilities: • Coordinate the movement and organization of client files as lawyers transition matters, ensuring records are complete and accurately tracked. • Prepare, format, and maintain legal documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Generate statements of account and assist with billing activities in accordance with firm procedures. • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and support day-to-day administrative needs for legal professionals. • Scan, photocopy, compile, and distribute documents to support file management and legal correspondence. • Use Adobe Acrobat to edit, combine, and organize electronic documents for internal and client-facing use. • Maintain orderly digital and physical filing systems to support efficient retrieval of legal materials.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 110000 CAD / Yearly
In-House Corporate Commercial Paralegal - Private Mining Company (Vancouver). About The Firm:We are supporting a mining company in their search for a Corporate/Commercial Paralegal to join their team in Vancouver. About The Role:My client is searching for a talented Paralegal to join their in-house legal team. The successful candidate will work directly with the CEO and outside counsel, draft commercial agreements, maintain investor relations and provide executive support. A background in commercial contracts, managing redlines with multiple parties and experience in the mining industry is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal looking to work directly with C-Suite, have more autonomy and ownership over their work and enjoy a better work life balance. Core Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and draft commercial agreements including mineral property option and earn-in agreements, joint venture and shareholder agreements, royalties, purchase & sale agreements and NDAs.</li><li>Run the redline process: consolidate comments from the CEO, internal and external counsel.</li><li>You will act as the day-to-day point of contact for the organization's external legal team: tracking deliverables and deadlines, relaying instructions.</li><li>You will own the contracts register: option payments, work and expenditure commitments, expiry dates and counterparty obligations.</li><li>Assist with corporate recordkeeping matters including board and committee meetings.</li><li>Proofread agreements, news releases, board materials and presentations.</li><li>Update materials for investor meetings and roadshows, maintain investor and analyst contact database and distribution lists.</li></ul>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Litigation Associate Lawyer

Calgary, AB
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
We are supporting a leading Western Canadian full-service law firm in their search for a Litigation Associate Lawyer to join their team in Bonnyville, Alberta. About The Law Firm:<ul><li>The firm is in an active growth phase and continues to expand its footprint via strategic acquisitions across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.</li><li>Following its recent expansion into the Lakeland region, this law firm stands as one of the largest regional practices in Alberta, boasting 18 offices, approximately 200 total staff, and a multi-province network of over 50 lawyers.</li><li>Full-Service Capabilities: Agriculture | Bankruptcy & Insolvency | Business Law | Civil Litigation | Criminal Law | Employment Law | Family Law | Immigration | Personal Injury | Real Estate | Wills & Estates.</li><li>Core Values: Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Accountability | Loyalty | Inclusivity & Diversity.</li><li>Work Structure: On-site structure based out of the downtown Bonnyville office. The firm places a high priority on professional autonomy, empowerment, and establishing a genuine work-life balance.</li><li>Team Structure: A collaborative, tight-knit on-site team consisting of 2 local lawyers and 8 dedicated support staff members. The lawyers presently run practices focused on solicitor’s work, business law, tax, estates, and family law.</li></ul>About The Role: Associate Lawyer - General Litigator<ul><li>The Bonnyville practice is looking to add a dedicated General Litigator to the team. As a growing office with an active client base, the firm has been turning away a litigation work meaning the incoming lawyer will step into an immediate, flow of active files.</li><li>Practice Focus: Comfortable managing general civil and commercial litigation matters independently, with the support of a highly experienced local clerk and assistant team.</li><li>Book of Business: A personal book of business is always welcome but certainly not required. The local market has an abundance of existing files, and additional litigation work can be drawn from other regional offices if the incoming lawyer is looking for additional files to work on as the Bonnyville location ramps up the litigation practice.</li><li>Billable Target: 1,320 annual billable hours target (structured to support reasonable pacing and work-life balance).</li></ul>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Legal Contracts Specialist

Calgary, AB
onsite
Temporary
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a Legal Contracts Specialist for a three-month contract in Calgary. This role will support the legal team across commercial contracts, compliance, corporate documentation, and insurance-related activities. Responsibilities<ul><li>Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, leasing agreements, sales contracts, service agreements, and amendments.</li><li>Coordinate contract approvals and execution in accordance with established approval processes.</li><li>Perform compliance screening and prepare relevant commercial documentation.</li><li>Maintain legal records and documentation, ensuring files are accurate, complete, and up to date.</li><li>Assist with corporate documentation and support ongoing legal and administrative projects.</li><li>Support insurance administration by maintaining coverage summaries and reviewing contractual insurance requirements in collaboration with internal stakeholders.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Senior Litigation Associate

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, ON
onsite
Permanent
200000 - 230000 CAD / Yearly
Job Title: Senior Litigation AssociateLocation: Toronto, Ontario / HybridSalary: $200 - $230k Job Type: Full-time, PermanentIndustry: Legal Services / Law Firm Job Summary:Robert Half Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Associate on behalf of our client in the legal services industry. This role is responsible for managing complex litigation matters, providing strategic legal analysis, and supporting clients through all stages of the litigation process. The ideal candidate brings strong advocacy skills, sound legal judgment, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage a broad range of litigation files from initial assessment through resolution</li><li>Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on litigation matters</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, and other legal documents</li><li>Prepare for and attend discoveries, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials</li><li>Represent clients in court and other dispute resolution proceedings, as applicable</li><li>Develop case strategies, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations</li><li>Review evidence, witness statements, and expert materials to support case preparation</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on litigation strategy and file management</li><li>Support business development and client relationship activities as appropriate</li><li>Mentor junior lawyers, clerks, or support staff as applicable</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
31.6635 - 36.663 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced bilingual Executive Assistant to provide senior-level support within a respected organization in Ottawa, Ontario. This contract position requires an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can manage competing priorities, handle confidential matters with sound judgment, and keep executive operations running efficiently. The successful candidate will bring strong coordination skills, excellent communication in both official languages, and a high level of proficiency with Outlook and Teams. Responsibilities: • Coordinate complex executive calendars, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure leaders are prepared for daily commitments and key meetings. • Arrange travel, accommodations, meeting logistics, and related bookings while keeping plans organized and up to date. • Prepare, submit, and reconcile expense claims and supporting documentation with accuracy and timeliness. • Support senior leadership with administrative coordination, correspondence, and follow-up on action items requiring discretion and care. • Organize virtual and in-person meetings using tools such as Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex, including invitations, materials, and meeting support. • Maintain records, scan and copy documents, and ensure administrative files are managed in an orderly and accessible manner. • Work with business systems such as Concur, CRM platforms, ADP, and Kronos as needed to support reporting, administration, and operational processes. • Communicate effectively in both English and French with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear and attentive service at all times.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Edmonton, AB
onsite
Temporary
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join their team in Edmonton, Alberta. This opportunity is ideal for a highly organized and proactive professional with strong administrative skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. The successful candidate will provide executive support, coordinate meetings, prepare documentation, maintain records, and ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide day-to-day administrative and executive support to senior leadership, ensuring efficient and accurate operations.</li><li>Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate changing priorities.</li><li>Prepare meeting agendas, packages, templates, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and track action items and follow-ups.</li><li>Coordinate executive and committee travel, bookings, and meeting logistics.</li><li>Maintain confidential records, contracts, vendor documentation, receipts, and administrative files.</li><li>Support the planning and execution of executive, council, and special meetings.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support governance and administrative functions.</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Office, Outlook, Webex, Concur, CRM systems, and databases to manage information and streamline administrative processes.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
We are hiring a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support their CEO in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This is a pivotal role for a resourceful professional who enjoys being the right hand to an executive leader, managing competing priorities, and serving as a trusted partner across the organization.The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, highly detail-oriented, and comfortable handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide day-to-day executive support to the CEO</li><li>Manage a complex and frequently changing calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodations, and expense reporting</li><li>Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, correspondence, and reports</li><li>Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Screen and prioritize incoming communications and requests</li><li>Coordinate executive meetings, leadership team meetings, and company events</li><li>Take meeting minutes and track action items as required</li><li>Organize and maintain confidential files, records, and documentation</li><li>Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives</li><li>Anticipate needs and proactively resolve administrative challenges before they arise</li></ul>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Guelph, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and governance support to senior leadership and a Board of Directors. This role is ideal for a polished, highly organized professional who is comfortable working with executives, board members, and confidential information in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid opportunity located in Guelph.What you’ll do:<ul><li>Provide senior-level administrative support to executive leadership and the Board of Directors</li><li>Coordinate Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, logistics, agendas, meeting materials and follow-up</li><li>Prepare and distribute Board packages, reports, presentations and other governance materials</li><li>Record and prepare Board and committee meeting minutes, tracking decisions and action items</li><li>Maintain Board calendars, records, policies and other governance documentation</li><li>Coordinate complex executive calendars, meetings and appointments</li><li>Draft and proofread correspondence, presentations and executive-level communications</li><li>Serve as a key point of contact between executives, Board members and internal/external stakeholders</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion</li><li>Support special projects and other executive-level initiatives as required</li></ul>
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Markham, ON
onsite
Temporary
30.4 - 35.2 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support senior leadership for a Contract position in Markham, Ontario. This opportunity is ideal for someone who excels at presentation preparation using advanced excel, managing complex schedules, coordinating travel, and handling administrative priorities with professionalism and discretion. The successful candidate will play a key role in keeping executive operations organized, supporting meetings and communications, and ensuring day-to-day activities run smoothly within a fast-paced electronics environment. Responsibilities:• Manage executive calendars, arrange meetings, and adjust priorities to keep leadership schedules running efficiently.• Coordinate domestic and international travel plans, including itineraries, bookings, and related logistics.• Prepare, review, and submit expense claims using approved systems while maintaining accuracy and compliance.• Support virtual and in-person meetings by organizing materials, scheduling sessions through Cisco Webex Meetings, and following up on action items.• Maintain records and administrative data within CRM and other business systems to ensure information remains current and accessible.• Assist with timekeeping and attendance-related administrative tasks using Kronos Timekeeping System and other internal tools as required.• Produce, organize, scan, and copy documents to support executive reporting, correspondence, and operational needs.• Provide day-to-day administrative support to C-suite stakeholders, handling sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

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