Legal Assistant – Municipal

McCarthy Tétrault

. Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$60,000 - CA$80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions.
Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Legal Administrative Assistants, Billing Assistants.
Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court/board appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
Preparing basic court/board pleadings or other courtroom visuals.
Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies, courts and boards.
Scheduling and coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses or other court/board-designated hearings.
Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court/board rules and procedures.
Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing system.
Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
Assisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Real Estate assistant.
Experience with litigation is an asset.
In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
High level of discretion and confidentiality.
Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to Dialogue for confidential mental health support, virtual healthcare assistance, and proactive wellness resources for you.
Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
Commitment to learning and growth, with ongoing professional development opportunities for people at all levels.
Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
A supportive, collaborative culture that values contribution, accountability and shared success across legal and business teams.

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Hard Skills & Tools

word processingproofreadingeditinglegal terminologycourt ruleslitigationfile managementdocument preparationtime entryscheduling

Soft Skills

attention to detailtime managementorganizational skillsmulti-taskingability to work under pressurediscretionconfidentialityflexibilitycapacity for speed and accuracyminimal supervision

Certifications

Legal Assistant Diploma