Employment and Labour Litigation Legal Assistant

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Toronto is seeking an Employment and Labour Litigation Legal Assistant. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of relevant legal experience and stellar organizational skills. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with top legal professionals while enjoying generous perks and benefits.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in employment and labour litigation.
• Experience with Ontario Labour Board or Human Rights Tribunal is an asset.
• Proficient in accounting and billing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, proofreading, and filing legal documents.
• Managing multiple lawyers and their practices.
• Maintaining electronic document systems and preparing bills of costs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Confidentiality

Education

Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Caselines

ACL

Conveyancer

Teraview

Divorcemate

Job description

Employment and Labour Litigation Legal Assistant

Our Client, one of the top leaders in the industry, is seeking an Employment and Labour Litigation Legal Assistant to join their dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years relevant legal experience with stellar organizational skills. This position will afford you the chance to work closely with some of the best legal professionals in the sector; supportive and friendly nonetheless. This firm has more to offer with perks and amazing benefits, making sure their employees are cared for. Apply now before it’s too late!

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting/proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents
• Providing transcriptions
• Managing multiple lawyers and their practices
• Preparing special reports including gathering and summarizing data
• Maintaining physical and electronic document system
• Preparing bills of costs
• Calendar and email management
• Exercising initiative and judgement to relieve lawyers of administrative detail
• Working with various programs such as Caselines, ACL, Conveyancer, Teraview, Divorcemate etc. as required
• Opening and closing files
• Collaborating with other legal assistants on larger projects
• Providing back-up support for absences
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment and labour litigation experience in the legal industry
• Experience with the Human Rights Tribunal or the Ontario Labour Board is considered an asset
• Strong working knowledge with all accounting and billing procedures
• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma an asset
• Ability to multi-task and support more than one lawyer
• Team-player attitude with strong communication skills
• Thorough understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task and manage your time in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Maintain strict confidentiality

To apply, please forward your resume to:Zaheeda MeraliManager – Executive Searchat [e-mail]

Tagged as: Employment & Labour, Legal Assistant