Legal Assistant

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a seasoned Legal Assistant to support Senior Partners in Employment and Labour law. This dynamic role offers the chance to work closely with multiple lawyers, providing essential support in high-volume litigation files and document drafting. The firm prides itself on a supportive culture and low turnover, making it an ideal environment for legal professionals to thrive. If you are a confident multitasker with a passion for legal work and excellent communication skills, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a legal assistant in labour and employment law.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal assistant duties for two or three lawyers.
• Draft, prepare and revise routine correspondence and documents.
• Monitor deadlines and assist lawyers in filing timely responses.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Oral communication

Written communication

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Legal Assistant

Our Client, a well-respected and established law firm, is on the lookout for a seasoned Legal Assistant to support one of the firm’s Senior Partners in a dynamic and engaging Employment and Labour practice. There’s potential for this role to expand to include support for up to two additional lawyers, making it a great opportunity for a confident multitasker who thrives in a collaborative team environment. This firm is known for its genuinely supportive culture, low turnover, and great office space—making it a place where legal professionals can truly settle in and thrive. Our Client is looking for someone with senior-level experience in Employment and Labour law, and who is comfortable handling high-volume litigation files, drafting documents, and has the ability to stay organized. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are also offered. If this sounds like an opportunity that fits your expertise and employer needs, then apply now!

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform legal assistant, clerical and administrative duties for two or three lawyers.
2. Communicate with lawyers and clients.
3. Schedule appointments.
4. Maintain tickler and bring forward system.
5. Monitor deadlines, send reminders and assist lawyers in preparing and filing timely responses to deadlines.
6. Maintain knowledge and comply with the firm’s practice and file management policies and procedures.
7. Draft, prepare and revise routine correspondence and documents.
8. Assist in preparation of briefs and records for trial and hearings.
9. Organize files and expedite the flow of work.
10. Fax, scan, photocopy and bind documents.
11. Transcribe digital dictation.
12. Prepare files for closing by file clerk.
13. Enter dockets and expense claims as per firm policies and procedures.

Qualifications

1. 4+ years’ experience as a legal assistant in labour and employment law.
2. Self-motivated and independent.
3. Detail-oriented.
4. Strong at multitasking, prioritizing and managing time effectively.
5. Committed to a team and goal-oriented environment.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. Proficient in the use and application of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at [e-mail]