<p>Paralegal – General Litigation</p><p>About the Firm:</p><p> Join a general litigation boutique serving diverse clients in areas including civil litigation, labor and employment law, human rights, Aboriginal law, and corporate oversight. Our team values collaboration, professional development, and providing high-quality legal services across a varied practice.</p><p>Position Summary:</p><p> We are seeking a motivated Paralegal to work closely with our legal team. This role centers on legal research, document drafting, client support, and case management. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent research and writing abilities and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-practice environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Draft, prepare, and revise legal documents including pleadings, correspondence, affidavits, briefs, and contracts.</li><li>Conduct legal research and summarize findings in memos or briefs for lawyer review.</li><li>Organize, manage, and maintain case files to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Prepare materials for hearings, trials, mediations, and discoveries.</li><li>Communicate regularly with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties regarding scheduling and document requests.</li><li>Gather, review, and organize evidence, exhibits, and supporting documentation.</li><li>File documents with courts and tribunals both electronically and in-person, ensuring compliance with all rules and deadlines.</li><li>Support lawyers with a range of administrative tasks such as routine correspondence, preparing checklists, and managing file openings/closings.</li><li>Conduct due diligence, background checks, and searches as relevant to cases.</li><li>Liaise with experts, service providers, and witnesses as needed.</li><li>Ensure confidentiality and compliance with firm policies and regulatory standards.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a solutions-driven, business-oriented Contract Administrator to join their legal team on a hybrid basis in Mississauga. This role supports a collaborative, cross-functional environment and works closely with internal stakeholders across multiple business units. The successful candidate will play a key role in contract administration, corporate governance support, and compliance-related activities, with a strong focus on Canadian reporting and regulatory obligations.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support corporate governance activities for Canadian legal entities, including preparing resolutions and coordinating approvals</li><li>Review intercompany and commercial agreements and assist with contract execution processes</li><li>Identify and assess legal and compliance risks related to commercial, regulatory, and corporate matters</li><li>Provide contract review and administrative support to procurement and other internal teams as required</li><li>Assist with compliance reporting requirements, regulatory audits, and internal training initiatives</li><li>Monitor proposed legislation, assess potential business impact, and support internal communications or training when needed</li><li>Collaborate with members of the legal team to support various business functions, as required</li></ul><p><br></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.
We are looking for a skilled and driven Associate with over five years of experience in insurance and civil litigation to join our litigation team in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will handle a variety of legal matters, including client advisory, conducting discoveries, mediations, trials, and appeals. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a globally recognized law firm, working on impactful cases across diverse sectors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide comprehensive legal advice and analysis on a range of litigation matters, including commercial, regulatory, construction, and specialty insurance claims.<br>• Manage litigation and coverage files from initial assessment to trial, including drafting pleadings, attending mediations, and preparing for trials.<br>• Conduct examinations for discovery and represent clients in pre-trial and trial proceedings.<br>• Draft and review legal correspondence, motions, and other court filings.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, insured clients, and other stakeholders.<br>• Appear in court to argue motions, attend mediations, and participate in other adjudicative hearings.<br>• Assist with trial preparations and handle trials independently or collaboratively with partners.<br>• Participate in business development opportunities, including attending bar association events.<br>• Contribute to practice management tasks and continuously develop your legal skillset.
<p>Nous recherchons un parajuriste compétent et organisé pour rejoindre notre client de renom. Le candidat idéal possédera une solide expérience dans le domaine de l'immobilier résidentiel et une connaissance approfondie des pratiques juridiques et des principes d'assurance titres. Ce rôle exige une attention particulière aux détails, une capacité à gérer plusieurs dossiers à la fois et un engagement envers un excellent service à la clientèle.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsabilités:</p><p>• Examiner et analyser les titres de propriété, les recherches connexes et les documents juridiques afin de déterminer leur conformité avec les principes d'assurance titres.</p><p>• Identifier et résoudre les problèmes de souscription, y compris les questions de titres et les risques potentiels de fraude, en évaluant les risques d'assurabilité.</p><p>• Fournir des conseils et des solutions aux clients et aux équipes internes concernant les transactions immobilières et la couverture d'assurance titres.</p><p>• Gérer un volume important de dossiers tout en respectant des délais serrés et en maintenant les normes élevées de l'organisation.</p><p>• Établir et entretenir des relations solides avec les clients en répondant à leurs demandes et en résolvant leurs préoccupations de manière proactive.</p><p>• Répondre aux appels de service à la clientèle et gérer efficacement les demandes via le système de file d'attente.</p><p>• Contribuer à l'amélioration continue des processus en accomplissant des tâches supplémentaires selon les besoins de l'équipe.</p><p>• Participer au développement de stratégies pour atténuer les risques liés à la fraude immobilière.</p><p>• Effectuer des évaluations juridiques approfondies et fournir des recommandations claires et précises.</p>
