Job Description

Job Title: Employment Legal Assistant

Job #: 16869

Job Type: Full time

Location: Toronto

Salary: $60,000-$70,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

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

- Multiservice law firm specializing in a variety of legal practices.

- 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, WSIB;

-           Understanding of legal terminology and applicable statutes;

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

-           Prior experience with Desksite, IntApp, and 3E or similar document management, file opening and accounting software required; and,

-           Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16869 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.