Legal Assistant

Toronto Catholic District School Board; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A school board in Ontario is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to provide legal administrative support within the Legal Services department. This role includes preparing documents, managing records, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have a 2-year College Diploma in Paralegal Education or a related field, along with at least two years of relevant experience. Knowledge of labour law is an advantage. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including pension plan

Vacation and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' work experience in legal practice support and document drafting.
• Experience in labour law is considered an asset.
• Understanding of arbitration and collective bargaining procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support to Senior Legal Counsel.
• Prepare legal documents and manage internal records.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

2-year College Diploma in Paralegal Education or Legal Assistant

Job description

Job Details

Legal Assistant

Exempt Level 2 : $ 71,336 - $ 89,169

Vision

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 87,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking full-time Legal Assistant within the Legal Services department.

All interested applicants are welcome to apply, we are an inclusive employer.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to and under the direction of Senior Legal Counsel - Legal Services, this position will provide legal administrative support including the following:

• Prepare documents and correspondence (e.g. Memoranda of Understanding and Agreement; Minutes of Settlement; tribunal and court forms; letters; reports; and presentations)
• Manage internal records and legal documents
• Liaise with external legal counsel and internal stakeholders
• Provide information to internal stakeholders and external parties as required (e.g. Ontario College of Teachers, external counsel, Catholic Children's Aid Society etc.)
• Provide administrative support to legal and employment lawyers in the Board's Legal Services department (e.g. scheduling meetings / hearings, collecting information, updating documents, implementing settlements, etc.)
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic files; track ongoing files and follow up with parties as required
• Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality
• Perform any other related administrative and office duties to support the Legal Services Department

Requirements

• 2-year College Diploma in Paralegal Education, Legal Assistant or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two (2) years' work experience in supporting legal practice and drafting legal documents
• Experience working in labour law considered an asset
• Must be proficient in the use of all major computer software applications such as Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Understanding of arbitration and collective bargaining procedures
• Knowledge of legislation related to the following areas is an asset: Employment, Education, Health & Safety, and Human Rights
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and deal with competing demands, deadlines, and interruptions
• Proven independent problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively prioritize work
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

This is a full-time permanent position offering comprehensive benefits including pension plan, vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We strongly support the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan while fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who self-identify as visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and women. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld

Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.

All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than January 19, 2026 via Apply To Education: ApplyToEducation.com.

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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