Legal Assistant

We are seeking a Construction Law Legal Assistant to support a busy legal practice focused on construction, business, real estate, and commercial litigation matters. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys managing legal documents, coordinating litigation files, supporting lawyers throughout the file lifecycle, and delivering exceptional client service in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities Prepare, draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and other legal materials. Support lawyers with construction law, business law, real estate, and litigation matters. Maintain and organize client files from opening through closing while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Manage calendars, court deadlines, meetings, and appointments. Coordinate communications with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders. Conduct basic legal and factual research as required. Track billable time and assist with file administration and workflow management. Utilize legal practice management software to maintain organized records and support efficient file progression. Provide administrative support while ensuring timely and responsive client service. Qualifications Experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support role. Strong understanding of construction, business, and real estate legal matters. Proficiency in preparing and formatting legal documents, contracts, pleadings, and correspondence. Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Legal Administration, Paralegal, or related post-secondary education is considered an asset. Proficiency with legal practice management software and Microsoft Office Suite. High level of attention to detail, professionalism, and confidentiality. Ability to work collaboratively in an on-site, team-oriented environment.

The role involves drafting and formatting legal documents and managing litigation files for construction, business, and real estate matters. It also requires coordinating communications between clients and stakeholders while managing court deadlines and calendars.

Candidates should have experience as a legal assistant and a strong understanding of construction and real estate law. Proficiency in legal practice management software and a post-secondary education in legal administration or paralegal studies are considered assets.

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• Legal Drafting
• Construction Law
• Real Estate Law
• Business Law
• Litigation Support
• File Management
• Calendar Management
• Legal Research
• Client Service
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Legal Practice Management Software
• Proofreading
• Time Tracking
• Communication
• Organization
• Confidentiality

• Legal
• Administrative
• Construction

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

24 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level