Job Description

Job Title: Labour and Employment Legal Assistant  

Job #: 16485 

Job Type: Full time, permanent 

Location: Toronto 

Salary: $75,000 

Benefits: Excellent benefits 

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid remote flexibility 

Client Profile 

Our client, one of the seven sister firms is currently looking for a Labour/Employment Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities. 

• Large scale law firm offering full suite of legal and business solutions, specializing in integrated business, litigation, tax, real property, and labour and employment law. 
• Recognized in the 2023 edition of Lexpert. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

-           Provide legal administrative support within a law practice; 

-           Prepare, draft and revise legal documents and correspondence; 

-           Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants; 

-           Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal and terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology where applicable; 

-           Assist with preparing for and coordinating hearings and trials; 

-           Maintain a bring-forward system 

-           Manage email accounts and calendars for lawyers; 

-           Assist with docketing, billing, invoices, and expenses; 

-           Open / close / maintain legal files; 

-           Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities and 

-           Assist with other administrative duties as needed. 

Requirements: 

-           5+ years of Labour and Employment Legal Assistant experience; 

-           Law Clerk, Paralegal or Legal Assistant Diploma; 

- Knowledge of the Human Rights Tribunal, and Ontario Labour Board; 

-           Understanding of legal and medical terminology and applicable statutes; 

-           Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); and 

-           Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills. 

How To Apply: 

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16485 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant. 

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.