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Join Levitt LLP's busy and growing litigation practice as an experienced Legal Assistant supporting complex civil litigation matters. Responsibilities include providing administrative and litigation support to lawyers, preparing and revising correspondence and litigation documents, proofreading, assisting with hearings, mediations, discoveries and trials, monitoring court appearances and deadlines, coordinating service and filing, scheduling proceedings, assisting with evidence gathering, entering lawyer dockets, preparing expense reports, and maintaining confidentiality. Applicants should have a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma, at least five years of law firm experience focused on civil litigation, knowledge of Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure and court processes, excellent written and verbal English communication skills, strong organizational and time-management abilities, proficiency in MS Office, Outlook and GhostPractice, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Employment and labour litigation experience is a strong asset. Philips SpeechExec, CaseLines and One-Key experience is an asset. The position is Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexibility required for important deadlines. It is full-time permanent and offers a salary range of $60,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience, plus dental care, extended health care, vision care and paid time off.