Legal Assistant

BJRC Recruiting; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A top Labour & Employment law boutique in Toronto is seeking a Legal Assistant to support key partners. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing schedules, and providing administrative support. Candidates should possess a legal assistant certificate, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in relevant software.

Qualifications

• Legal administrative assistant certificate is an asset.
• Strong client service skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hearings, trials, and court filings.
• Draft legal correspondence and documents.
• Manage calendars and schedule meetings.

Skills

Client service skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Initiative

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with Rules of Civil Procedure

Education

Legal administrative assistant certificate/diploma

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

iManage

Acumin

Job description

Role Title: Legal Assistant, Labour & Employment (L&E)

Our Client: is one of Canada's top 10 L&E law boutiques.

The successful candidate will support two Partners and an Associate. They will be expected to keep the partner on track on a day to day basis.

Please note this is a 4-day in-office role, downtown Toronto, with one work-from-home (WFH) day scheduled according to individual and team preferences.

Responsibilities:

• Assist lawyers with hearings, trials, and court filings; track court dates and deadlines.
• Draft and prepare legal correspondence, court, and tribunal documents (e.g., OLRB, HRTO).
• Ensure timely service and filings per the Rules of Civil Procedure and tribunal guidelines.
• Enter and finalize daily time entries for billing purposes.
• Proofread and format documents for accuracy and clarity.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and maintain reminder systems.
• Open, organize, and maintain large or complex paper and electronic files.
• Coordinate client meetings and handle logistics (e.g., room booking, AV setup).
• Perform general administrative support and collaborate with other assistants as needed.

Qualifications:

• Legal administrative assistant certificate/diploma is an asset.
• Strong client service skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, communicative, and proactive team player.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), and Windows.
• Familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Flexible to work occasional overtime.
• Experience with iManage and Acumin is an asset.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Human Resources

• Industries

  Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds, Legal Services, and Professional Services

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