Job Description

Labour Legal Assistant

Job # 17075

Job Type Temporary, Full-Time (12–19 Month Maternity Leave Contract)

Location Toronto, ON

Salary Competitive compensation package

Benefits Comprehensive benefits package

Remote Flexibility In office 

Our client, a well-established organization with a specialized labour and employment practice, is seeking a Labour Legal Assistant to join its team on a temporary full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and supporting lawyers in a busy labour law practice.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to lawyers and articling students
• Manage calendars and coordinate meetings, hearings, mediations, and other appointments
• Draft, format, revise, file, and serve legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical files
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, tribunals, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and electronically
• Assist with document management, records maintenance, and file preparation
• Provide overflow support to other lawyers and assistants as required
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Certificate as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Law Clerk, or a minimum of 2 years of labour law experience
• Knowledge of construction labour law is considered a strong asset
• Familiarity with Ontario Labour Relations Board Rules and Procedures is considered an asset
• Strong proficiency with legal software, office technology, and computer applications commonly used in law firms
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities, including knowing when to escalate issues appropriately
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly email your resume to reception@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #17075 in the subject line of your email.

If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please contact your recruitment consultant.