Legal Assistant, Litigation & Dispute Resolution (8139)

Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80 countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers (2025); Canadas Top Employers for Young People (2025) and Canadas Best Diversity Employers (2025).

This role is an opportunity for you to join the worlds largest law firm a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

POSITION SUMMARY

The successful Litigation Legal Assistant requires a unique blend of skills and experience providing general litigation and administrative support. The position will require a confident reliable and business-minded assistant with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

The successful candidate will be organized discreet detail-oriented and have a client-first approach to work. In addition the successful applicant must be team-oriented and accustomed to working as a work team with other assistants. Generally the hours of work are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and subject to flexibility to meet client needs; pre-authorized overtime may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting preparing and typing of correspondence accounts pleadings briefs various litigation documents and court forms.
• Arranging for service and filing of documents and related instructions to process servers/agents and for periodic acceptance of service of documents.
• Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system and diarizing court dates examinations for discovery meetings and appointments.
• Entering and maintaining on a timely basis lawyers dockets in Intapp and coordinating with Accounting Department as required.
• Dealing with and responding to client inquiries and conducting follow up as required.
• Managing electronic files and records per the policy and standards of the firm and maintaining precedent systems as may be required.
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail including maintenance of email accounts and managing bring forwards.
• General administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and meetings photocopying materials booking meeting rooms making travel arrangements etc.; working with other related Departments/services internally to provide documents and other materials on time to meet client needs.
• Preparing and updating forms such as cheque requisitions and expense reports.
• Updating and maintaining client/matter lists.
• Demonstrating a team approach; supporting and standing in for colleagues to cover absences; ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality; accountability in relation to both internal and external clients to achieve outputs and goals for the Department and the Firm
• Coordinate with various levels of the court to schedule motions conferences etc.
• Research precedents and prepare pleadings affidavits motion materials and shells of court documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires a minimum of three (3) years litigation work experience.
• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures sound understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure Small Claims Court Federal Court and related Forms and Practice Directions.
• Passion for working in a team environment willing to help others and comfortable with sharing work assignments.
• Ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work occasionally under tight timelines.
• Able to meet deadlines work well under pressure and take initiative using sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Technology-savvy with excellent technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of accounting/docketing systems and data management systems (i.e. 3E Intapp and iManage).
• Excellent organizational/follow up skills; attention to detail proof reading and accuracy are required.
• Professional client and telephone manner and a proven track record of working with confidential information.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills the ability to work with little instruction or supervision and be internally motivated.
• Professionalism demonstrated with colleagues clients both in person and conversing by phone.
• Strong grammatical skills including punctuation and proofreading attention to detail and accuracy are a must.
• Demonstrated commitment to privacy and ethical conduct.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay we achieve this by aligning internal salary ranges for specific roles to similar positions in the external market. In the normal course our practice is to hire transfer and promote employees within the entry part of our range adjusting as needed based on the prior experience skills and competencies required for the role along with any market differentials.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay we achieve this by aligning internal salary ranges for specific roles to similar positions in the external market. In the normal course our practice is to hire transfer and promote employees within the entry part of our range adjusting as needed based on the prior experience skills and competencies required for the role along with any market differentials.

Recognizing our exceptional talent means providing a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive salary. We have curated our employee benefits portfolio to offer inclusive and comprehensive wellbeing and developmental programs for our people. With extended benefits and mental health plans paid time off savings plans fitness subsidy parental leave top up and more our benefits are flexible aligned to our core values and supports the various needs of our people. Additionally our personal and professional development programs include people networks mentorships and leadership series programming to help people grow their career.

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Dentons reserves the right to alter these programs and offerings in whole or in part at any time without advance notice

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada inclusion diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people enhances the leading services we offer to our clients and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA we have been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers for 14 consecutive years (2011-2024) as well as one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People (2024) for the seventh time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome your application. All employment decisions including hiring will be made without regard to age ancestry citizenship colour creed disability ethnic origin family status gender identity marital status place of origin race sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

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