General Litigation Legal Assistant

Posted Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM Siskinds LLP is a leading law firm with offices in London, Toronto, Vancouver, Sarnia, and an affiliate office in Quebec City. We are a growing team of over 240 lawyers and business professionals covering personal legal services, business law, personal injury law, and class actions law as well as over 25 specialized practice areas. We help clients make the right legal choices, manage their legal affairs, and resolve complicated matters. Our culture and working style strive to make our clients’ experiences comfortable, reassuring, and productive while delivering excellence in the services we provide. General Litigation Legal Assistant– Full-time What are you looking for? Be part of a cohesive team that promotes collaboration and teamwork Option for hybrid remote work schedule in a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications Competitive compensation and benefits Professional development opportunities Strength of a big firm with the culture of a small firm Subsidized downtown parking Working within a state-of-the-art building Who are we looking for? We are seeking a Legal Assistant for an existing vacancy within our General Litigation Department. This role provides administrative support through a variety of responsibilities, including intermediate billing entries, client communication, and file opening and closing procedures. The position is based in our London office. Qualifications: 2-8 years’ experience supporting a litigation practice Post-secondary education (Legal Assistant/Law Clerk/Paralegal) Above average interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to be proactive and follow through Superior communication skills (both verbal and written) Detail-oriented Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work to deadlines Strong drafting skills Strong client service skills Above average keyboarding/computer skills (primarily Word, Adobe and Outlook) Responsibilities: Preparation of retainer and referral agreements, and opening and closing files Attending to client intakes and day to day client communications Managing deadlines, scheduling of meetings, and court filings Drafting court documents, pleadings, and correspondence Obtaining documents, document assembly, and file organization Billing and accounting processes including preparation of client accounts and payment of invoices Filing and profiling Please submit your resume by clicking “Apply” within the posting on our Careers page. Deadline for submission of resumes is July 27, 2026 For candidates selected to move forward, our first step is a 10–15 minute intro call to learn more about your experience and explore a mutual fit. We are a truly cohesive team, and as such, being a team player as well as having a strong technical ability and positive attitude will make you a top runner, and ideally our chosen candidate. Our comprehensive in-house training and ongoing support is of the highest level. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Expected Salary: $49,000 to $65,000. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of experience levels. If you bring additional skills or more extensive experience than outlined in the posting, we still encourage you to apply. Compensation will be adjusted to reflect the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Siskinds is an equal opportunity employer and will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection, and on-boarding process. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.siskinds.com . To comply with recent legislative changes, we will be reaching out to all individuals we have interviewed by phone or email. Contact Information: Siskinds, London Head Office Attention: Human Resources, 275 Dundas Street, Unit 1 London Ontario N6B 3L1 Email: [email protected] Excellence – Integrity – Leadership – Collegiality – Inclusion