Job Description

Job Title: Legal Assistant Labour and Employment  

Job #: 16542

Job Type: Full time

Location: Toronto

Salary: $55,000-$65,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility after training

Client Profile

Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Labour/Employment Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• A boutique law firm specializing in management labour and employment law.
• Ranked as one of Canada’s best law firms.
• Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

-           Provide legal administrative support within a law practice;

-           The opening/closing of files/managing emails/assist with docketing;

-           Maintaining physical and electronic filing systems (e-filing/organizing)

-           Preparing, serving and filing court documents, including Superior Court of Ontario, Small Claim Court, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Ontario Labour Relations Board;

-           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:

-           Law Clerk, Paralegal or Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent;

-           2-5 years of experience in Administrative Law;

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

-           Understanding of legal 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 #16542 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.