Job Description

LIUNA, LOCAL 183 - JOB POSTING

Legal Assistant or Law Clerk

LiUNA Local 183 is a trade union representing more than 70,000 workers in the Greater Toronto Area. We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our busy in-house legal department. We currently have 9 lawyers, and 2 articling students, who have litigation focussed practices on behalf of our members.

This position is represented by the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 343 and is covered by a collective agreement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Trade Union labour law and administrative law

Provide legal administrative support

Schedule meetings and calendar management

Draft, revise, file and send legal documents and correspondence

Maintain electronic filing system

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism

Excellent customer service ethic and high expectations for quality

Capable of working independently, while being a collaborative member of a team

Additional tasks as required

Job Qualifications:

Certificate in either Legal Administrative Assistant, Law Clerk or Paralegal (or equivalent five (5) years' legal assistant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department)

In-depth knowledge and understanding of construction labour law considered an asset

Knowledge of Ontario Labour Relations Board Rules and Procedures considered an asset

High level of competence with office computer equipment and software applicable to law firms or legal departments

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Advanced knowledge in MS Office Suite and Internet research

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with an ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Demonstrated sound judgment in determining appropriate course of action quickly (including when to escalate issues for resolution)

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time (subject to probationary period) $1,705.50 weekly 100% employer paid Pension Contributions Employee must become member of COPE Local 343

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Fluency in other languages considered an asset

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location:

In person - 200 Labourers Way, Vaughan, Ontario

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person