We are looking for a dedicated Civil Litigation Associate to join a leading litigation boutique in Toronto, Ontario. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual passionate about civil litigation, with a proven ability to deliver outstanding results in complex legal matters. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to high-profile cases and help uphold the firm’s reputation for excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Represent clients in civil litigation cases, ensuring thorough preparation and effective courtroom advocacy.<br>• Conduct detailed legal research and draft high-quality pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.<br>• Collaborate with colleagues to develop comprehensive case strategies and identify potential legal risks.<br>• Manage case files and ensure compliance with procedural requirements and deadlines.<br>• Provide expert advice and counsel to clients, addressing their legal concerns and objectives.<br>• Analyze complex legal issues and present findings to support case arguments.<br>• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials to advocate on behalf of clients.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, ensuring adherence to legal standards.<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships to foster trust and confidence.<br>• Work on commercial litigation matters and contribute to the firm’s success in criminal law cases when required.
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Associate to join a dynamic and growing law firm. This full-time position is ideal for lawyers with strong research and analytical skills who are eager to work on a diverse portfolio of cases.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.</p><p>· Conduct legal research and analysis relevant to litigation matters.</p><p>· Assist in managing case files, discovery, and document review.</p><p>· Prepare witnesses and supporting trial preparation efforts.</p><p>· Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, and mediations.</p><p>· Work closely with senior attorneys and partners to develop case strategies and client communications.</p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Litigation Associate to join our client's dynamic legal team in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will handle a variety of civil and commercial litigation matters, ensuring high-quality service and results for clients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, providing flexibility and opportunities for growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage a diverse caseload of civil and commercial litigation files, ensuring timely and effective resolution.</p><p>• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, and correspondence.</p><p>• Participate in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings, advocating effectively on behalf of clients.</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategy and decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with other team members to develop innovative solutions for complex legal issues.</p><p>• Utilize case management and document management software to organize and track case progress.</p><p>• Communicate with clients to provide updates, gather information, and address concerns.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with legal standards, regulations, and internal policies.</p><p>• Handle complaint administration and claim processes with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes to civil and commercial law to maintain expertise in the field.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to ensure seamless operations and effective client service. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail while working in a dynamic legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist lawyers in coordinating hearings and trials, including tracking court dates, filing deadlines, and drafting pleadings.<br>• Prepare and review legal documents and correspondence, including materials for administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.<br>• Manage the timely service and filing of court materials, adhering to the Rules of Civil Procedure and tribunal-specific procedural guidelines.<br>• Support daily time entry processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with firm standards for billing purposes.<br>• Proofread legal documents to ensure proper formatting, grammar, spelling, and overall clarity.<br>• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and manage reminder systems to ensure deadlines are met efficiently.<br>• Open, organize, and manage large and complex client files with an effective filing and retrieval system for both electronic and physical records.<br>• Coordinate client meetings, including booking rooms and arranging necessary audio-visual equipment.<br>• Close files in both electronic systems and physical storage, which may involve lifting file boxes.<br>• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed, including collaborating with other legal assistants.
<p><strong>Legal Assistant (Infrastructure)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This senior-level position provides sophisticated support within a specialized infrastructure practice. The role is designed for a professional who excels at high-stakes coordination—acting as a vital link between legal counsel and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across multiple offices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>1. Advanced Document Production & Technical Editing</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Drafting & Revisions:</strong> Create, format, and meticulously edit complex agreements, reports, and memoranda.</li><li><strong>Technical Suite:</strong> Utilize advanced functions in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to produce professional legal documentation and forms.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Practice & Logistics Management</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Scheduling:</strong> Manage complex Outlook calendars, including the coordination of local and multi-office meetings.</li><li><strong>Travel & Travel Support:</strong> Oversee and coordinate intricate business travel arrangements.</li><li><strong>Information Systems:</strong> Maintain a rigorous bring-forward system, update client file lists, and manage the full lifecycle of client/matter files (opening through closing).</li></ul><p><strong>3. Financial & Operational Liaison</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Billing Coordination:</strong> Partner with the internal billing department to facilitate the monthly production and review of accounts.</li><li><strong>Communication Hub:</strong> Act as a primary liaison between legal staff and external clients at all levels; manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.</li><li><strong>Resource Delegation:</strong> Appropriately delegate tasks to specialized service departments and provide auxiliary support to the wider team as needed.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Legal Administrative Assistant (Tax, Trust & Estates)</strong></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>This role provides comprehensive support for a high-volume practice focused on sophisticated tax planning, corporate restructuring, and wealth management. The successful candidate will oversee complex files from inception to completion, ensuring both administrative precision and high-quality document production across domestic and international legal matters.</p><p><strong>Primary Accountabilities</strong></p><p><strong>1. Specialized Document & Transactional Support</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Drafting & Preparation:</strong> Generate and edit legal correspondence and documents related to corporate reorganizations, business successions, and tax structuring.</li><li><strong>Transactional Assistance:</strong> Support the acquisition and sale of businesses, securities offerings, and trust/estate planning matters.</li><li><strong>Dispute & Disclosure:</strong> Assist with documentation for tax disputes before revenue authorities and voluntary disclosure filings.</li></ul><p><strong>2. File Lifecycle & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><strong>End-to-End Management:</strong> Oversee complex files from initial opening to final closing, ensuring strict adherence to both digital and physical filing compliance standards.</li><li><strong>Due Diligence:</strong> Conduct essential corporate, land title, and conflict searches to ensure file integrity.</li><li><strong>Administrative Oversight:</strong> Manage time entry, maintain detailed calendars, and handle all general administrative functions.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Client & Practice Coordination</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Act as a collaborative point of contact, ensuring professional and clear communication with clients and authorities.</li><li><strong>Inbound Investment:</strong> Support matters involving inbound investment and tax considerations for non-resident clients.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Legal Administrative Assistant – Insurance Litigation</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are seeking a professional Legal Administrative Assistant to join a well-established litigation boutique in Downtown Vancouver. This is a confidential search for a firm recognized for its approachable leadership and a genuine commitment to work-life balance. Supporting an Insurance Defence Partner, you will be part of a team that values open communication and professional development.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This role offers a sophisticated litigation practice within a supportive boutique environment. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li><strong>Litigation Support:</strong> Preparing and formatting court documents, including application records, books of authorities, and appeal books.</li><li><strong>File Management:</strong> Managing the full file lifecycle from opening to closing; maintaining a diligent BF system for limitation dates.</li><li><strong>Administrative Coordination:</strong> Handling client billing, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence with opposing counsel and experts.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join This Team?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Work-Life Balance:</strong> We offer a hybrid onsite-remote work structure with the option for additional earned flex days off every few weeks.</li><li><strong>Comprehensive Benefits:</strong> 100% employer-paid extended health benefits, an annual Health Spending Account, and an RRSP matching program.</li><li><strong>Supportive Culture:</strong> Work with an easygoing team that is open to feedback and values a healthy office dynamic.</li></ul>
<p>Corporate Legal Assistant – Technology & Cross-Border Law (Boutique)</p><p><br></p><p>The Opportunity Our client is a modern, tech-focused Vancouver boutique specializing in AI, Web3, and Video Game law. Operating with a startup culture, they are seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant to manage a portfolio of 1,000+ companies across Canada and the U.S.</p><p><br></p><p>The Role Working in a Mac-only, AI-integrated environment, you will:</p><ul><li>Manage Minute Books: Oversee digital and physical records for Canadian and Delaware entities.</li><li>Annual Compliance: Handle high-volume annual reports, returns, and regulatory filings.</li><li>Portfolio Oversight: Use automated software to organize folder structures and ensure data integrity.</li><li>Administrative Support: Manage filing fees/trust funds, invoicing, and basic regulatory compliance.</li><li>File Analysis: Review minute books and search reports to track corporate changes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Corporate Paralegal </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This position is a technical, transaction-heavy role that prioritizes complex corporate maneuvers over routine records maintenance. The successful candidate will manage a high volume of files within a compressed work-week structure, requiring a focus on efficiency and high-level structural planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Technical Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>1. Corporate Transaction Management</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Entity Structuring:</strong> Lead the execution of incorporations, continuations, and amalgamations.</li><li><strong>Financial & Tax Planning Support:</strong> Manage the procedural aspects of corporate rollovers, dividend declarations, and share structure planning.</li><li><strong>File Specialization:</strong> Focus energy on active transactional files and strategic reorganizations rather than routine corporate record-keeping.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Practice Operations</strong></p><ul><li><strong>High-Volume Execution:</strong> Navigate a fast-paced environment with a heavy file load while maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy.</li><li><strong>Project Ownership:</strong> Take full responsibility for the lifecycle of corporate transactions from initial drafting to final implementation.</li><li><strong>Time Management:</strong> Operate effectively within a compressed work week, requiring high productivity and the ability to meet tight deadlines.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Legal Assistant (Corporate/Transactional)</strong></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide comprehensive support for a legal team. This role balances high-level administrative management with technical transactional work and financial oversight. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume environment where precision and discretion are paramount.</p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>1. Practice & Workflow Coordination</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Onboarding & Offboarding:</strong> Manage the full file lifecycle, including conflict checks, client intake (KYC/Source of Funds), and systematic archiving.</li><li><strong>Operational Support:</strong> Coordinate complex calendars, schedule meetings, manage contact lists, and maintain bring-forward systems.</li><li><strong>Communications:</strong> Serve as a primary point of contact for clients via phone and email; manage mail distribution and expense reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Transactional & Document Production</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Document Management:</strong> Draft, format, and edit agreements, spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence.</li><li><strong>Closing Support:</strong> Coordinate the execution of documents, prepare digital closing books, and manage trust-related paperwork.</li><li><strong>Due Diligence:</strong> Conduct necessary property and corporate searches via provincial registries and online databases.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Financial Administration</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Billing Lifecycle:</strong> Oversee the billing process from WIP reporting and pre-bill editing to final issuance and digital filing.</li><li><strong>Account Management:</strong> Monitor outstanding accounts receivable and conduct professional follow-ups on balances.</li><li><strong>Trust Accounting:</strong> Process trust-related documentation for closings and invoice payments.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Collaborative Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide coverage for other team members and assist with shared reception duties as required.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Office Operations Assistant to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta. In this role, you will provide essential support to ensure the smooth operation of legal processes and administrative functions. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment and has a keen eye for detail.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Coordinate courier deliveries and pickups to banks (deposits), law firms, tax departments, and the Land Titles Office to meet strict closing deadlines </li><li>Arrange and manage both local and national courier services (e.g., FedEx, Purolator and equivalents) based on urgency, tracking needs, and service level</li><li>Process incoming and outgoing mail (envelopes, cheques, correspondence) with high accuracy and reliability </li><li>Scan incoming mail to digital format and save/route it according to office protocol</li><li>Monitor the general/shared email inbox and forward messages to the correct staff member promptly, using clear internal notes where needed</li><li>Manage office supplies (monitor stock levels, order replenishments, and keep supply areas organized)</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half are working with a well-established local government law firm with offices in British Columbia and Alberta. The firm acts for municipalities, regional districts, and other public bodies across the province, providing practical, strategic advice on complex governance and workplace matters.</p><p><br></p><p>My client is seeking a talented Labour & Employment Lawyer (5+ years’ call) to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys sophisticated advisory work, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to build a long-term practice in the public sector space.</p><p><br></p><p>You will work directly with experienced partners and clients on a broad range of labour, employment, and workplace law issues affecting public sector employers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Advising municipal and public sector employers on employment and labour matters</li><li>Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, workplace policies, and bylaws</li><li>Handling grievances, arbitrations, and collective bargaining matters</li><li>Advising on workplace investigations, human rights issues, and disciplinary matters</li><li>Representing clients before labour arbitrators, administrative tribunals, and courts</li><li>Providing strategic risk management advice to senior leadership and elected officials</li><li>Billable hours target: 1375.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Senior Corporate Paralegal (Transactional & Operations)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This senior-level role within a downtown practice involves leading complex corporate and tax-driven transactions. Reporting directly to the Practice Group Leader, the position requires a blend of independent file management and departmental leadership, focusing on maintaining a respectable, high-efficiency practice.</p><p><strong>Primary Accountabilities</strong></p><p><strong>1. Transactional Leadership</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Technical Execution:</strong> Lead corporate and tax-motivated transactions, including the preparation and filing of all necessary corporate documentation.</li><li><strong>Due Diligence:</strong> Conduct thorough searches and legal research to support active files and ensure legislative compliance.</li><li><strong>Drafting:</strong> Prepare high-level legal correspondence and documentation related to complex corporate matters.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Departmental Operations & Quality Control</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Mentorship:</strong> Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff members to foster professional growth within the department.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Support practice efficiency by developing procedural updates and maintaining rigorous quality control standards.</li><li><strong>Database Management:</strong> Oversee the maintenance of corporate records and internal databases to ensure data integrity</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a Family Lawyer to join our client's team in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will provide expert legal counsel and support across all areas of family law, delivering customized solutions to help clients achieve their goals. The ideal candidate is committed to offering compassionate, client-centered service while navigating complex legal issues.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Represent clients in family law matters such as divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division.</li><li>Draft and review legal agreements, including marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, and adoption applications.</li><li>Deliver strategic advice to clients by evaluating their objectives and proposing options in line with family law requirements.</li><li>Negotiate settlements and help mediate disputes with the aim of securing positive outcomes for clients.</li><li>Perform in-depth legal research to keep informed on updates and developments in family law.</li><li>Advocate for clients in court, presenting arguments and evidence effectively.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to ensure thorough legal support for each case.</li><li>Build lasting relationships with clients, showing empathy and understanding throughout the process.</li><li>Manage case files efficiently, maintain accurate documentation, and meet all deadlines.</li><li>Uphold legal standards and ethical practices in all aspects of family law.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Associate Lawyer to join our client's dynamic insurance coverage and litigation team in Toronto, Ontario. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex legal matters while benefiting from excellent mentorship and flexible work arrangements. If you have a strong background in litigation and are eager to contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle insurance defense litigation cases, including claims administration and motions.</p><p>• Draft contracts and legal documents with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Conduct thorough research and analysis to support case strategies.</p><p>• Manage case files using advanced case management and document management software.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to develop effective litigation strategies.</p><p>• Review and prepare legal documents using tools such as Adobe Acrobat and Conveyancer.</p><p>• Represent clients in court proceedings, ensuring their interests are well-protected.</p><p>• Maintain organized and accurate documentation by photocopying and scanning materials as needed.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and guidance on case progress.</p><p>• Stay updated on legal developments within insurance coverage and litigation practices.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Associate Lawyer to support a variety of litigation and advisory matters in a collaborative law firm environment. This is a full-time opportunity for a legal professional looking to expand skills and advance a legal career alongside experienced attorneys.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts</p><p>· Conduct thorough legal research and prepare case analyses</p><p>· Participate in client meetings and support client communications</p><p>· Manage discovery, document review, and coordinate with support staff</p><p>· Assist with trial preparation, hearings, and negotiations</p><p>· Collaborate with senior lawyers and partners on complex cases</p>
