Legal Assistant (10272)

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support lawyers in its Employment and Labour practice. The ideal candidate must have at least 4 years of experience in a legal assistant role, strong multitasking skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The firm offers a collaborative environment and competitive salary. Apply by sending your resume to the provided email.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience as a legal assistant in labour and employment law.
• Self-motivated and independent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal assistant, clerical and administrative duties for lawyers.
• Communicate with lawyers and clients.
• Schedule appointments and monitor deadlines.

Skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Legal Assistant

Our Client, a well-respected and established law firm, is seeking a seasoned Legal Assistant to support one of the firm’s Senior Partners in a dynamic Employment and Labour practice. There is potential for this role to expand to support up to two additional lawyers, making it a great opportunity for a confident multitasker who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The firm is known for its supportive culture, low turnover, and a professional office space. The client is looking for senior-level experience in Employment and Labour law, comfortable handling high-volume litigation files, drafting documents, and staying organized. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

If this sounds like an opportunity that fits your expertise and the employer’s needs, please apply.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

How to Apply

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