Labour & Employment Legal Assistant

Forge Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a motivated Employment and Labour Litigation Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team in downtown Toronto. This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you will be responsible for drafting legal documents, managing multiple tasks, and supporting a team of lawyers. With a strong commitment to delivering exceptional legal services, this firm values attention to detail and confidentiality. If you are eager to grow in your career and make a significant impact in the legal field, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience in the legal industry.
• Strong understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents, manage multiple lawyers.
• Maintain physical and electronic document systems.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Caselines

ACL

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Base pay range

CA$65,000.00/yr - CA$80,000.00/yr

Forge Recruitment is partnered with a prominent multi-service law firm located in downtown Toronto. We are currently looking for an Employment and Labour Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This firm has a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional legal services, and they are seeking a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents
• Providing transcription services
• Managing multiple lawyers and their practices
• Preparing special reports, including gathering and summarizing data
• Maintaining both physical and electronic document systems
• Preparing bills of costs
• Calendar and email management
• Exercising initiative to handle administrative details
• Working with various software programs such as Caselines and ACL
• Opening and closing files
• Collaborating on larger projects with other legal assistants
• Performing other duties as required

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of strong litigation experience in the legal industry
• Experience with the Human Rights Tribunal or the Ontario Labour Board is an asset
• Ability to support multiple lawyers and manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude
• In-depth understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage time and tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong commitment to confidentiality
• Working knowledge of accounting and billing procedures
• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma is an asset

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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