Job Description

Job Overview

Our client, a well-respected boutique law firm in downtown Toronto, is currently seeking a Labour and Employment Legal Assistant to join their growing team. This full-time, hybrid role is ideal for someone with litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing exceptional legal support.

What You'll Be Doing

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Provide high-level administrative and legal support to a team of labour and employment lawyers, including Partners and Associates. Coordinate schedules, manage calendars, and arrange hearings, mediations, and client meetings while monitoring important timelines. Prepare and maintain legal files, ensuring all documents and correspondence are accurately organized and up to date. Handle submissions to courts and tribunals, including the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. Draft, review, and edit legal correspondence, pleadings, and other documentation with precision and attention to detail. Process billing-related tasks, including reviewing pre-bills and assisting with invoice preparation. Perform a range of administrative duties such as document formatting, filing, and maintaining electronic records.

What You Bring to the Table

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At least 2 years of experience in a legal assistant role supporting labour and employment or litigation lawyers. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with legal billing/document management systems. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with high accuracy and attention to detail. A proactive, professional, and team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5J 2M4