Legal Administrative Assistant - Employment & Labour / Litigation / Immigration (Contract)

McMillan LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian law firm as a Legal Administrative Assistant within the Employment and Labour Group. You will support three legal professionals by managing administrative tasks and assisting with litigation processes. Required qualifications include a Legal Assistant Diploma and extensive experience in Employment law. We offer a hybrid work arrangement and emphasize inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Mentorship and training opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in Employment and Labour law.
• Strong litigation experience; knowledge of Civil Procedure and Superior Court processes.
• Experience with Human Rights Tribunal and Ontario Labour Relations Board.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal and administrative tasks for three lawyers.
• Draft court documents and manage Civil Litigation procedures.
• Schedule meetings and prepare accounts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Client service

Embracing technology

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Desksite

IntApp

3E

Job description

Job Category : Legal Support Professionals

Requisition Number : LEGAL002319

Posted : April 9, 2025

Employment Type : Full-Time

Work Arrangement : Hybrid

Location

Toronto, ON

Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm?

McMillan has an exciting 12-month contract opportunity as a Legal Administrative Assistant in our Toronto Employment and Labour Group / Litigation. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in managing legal and administrative aspects of the practice for three successful legal professionals.

What You’ll Do

You will be the go-to person for your team who will depend on your guidance and support to keep them organized. You will be involved in a wide variety of administrative tasks, including drafting correspondence, management, and organization of documents in our document system, office and file organization, preparation of accounts, coordinating and scheduling meetings, calendar management, and leveraging technology to service clients in an efficient and effective manner.

You will also support all tasks relating to Civil Litigation procedures including drafting court documents and pleadings, motions and affidavits of service, court searches, scheduling various applications and questionings, pre-trial and trial preparation, as well as managing limitation systems. This also includes supporting tasks related to filing with the Ontario Labour Relations Board and immigration matters.

What You Bring

You have established yourself as a key resource in your successful legal career. Your history includes a Legal Assistant Diploma, coupled with a minimum of five years of Employment and Labour related experience including dealing with the Human Rights Tribunal, Ontario Labour Relations Board, and Employment Tribunals . You also have strong litigation experience including knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and processes of the Superior Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada . Knowledge of Ministry of Labour, WSIB procedures, and immigration procedures is an asset. You have strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills. You are detail-oriented and can effectively meet deadlines, work well in a team setting, and provide an exceptional level of client service. You embrace evolving technology and have strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Prior experience with Desksite, IntApp, and 3E or similar document management, file opening and accounting software required.

At McMillan, we ensure a supportive and engaging work environment, attracting and retaining top talent across all departments. We offer mentorship and support, training as software evolves, and a commensurate compensation and benefits package.

Inclusion and Diversity

McMillan is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities, and advance our firm’s values.

If this position is you, and you reside in or around the Toronto area, we look forward to hearing from you. We like cover letters too so don’t forget to include one along with your resume when you click on the Apply Now button.

Accommodation

McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.662.4624 to submit your accommodation request.

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