Litigation Assistant
4 weeks ago
Job Title: Litigation Assistant – Employment
Job #: 16509
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $70,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility
Client Profile
Our client, a prominent Toronto law firm is currently looking for an Employment Litigation Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.
- A mid-sized law firm specializing in a wide range of practices.
- Voted “One of Best Workplaces”.
- Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Dealing with all aspects of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal;
- Draft and revise legal documents, (of motion records, Affidavits of Documents, Bills of Costs) and correspondence;
- Assist with comprehensive reports;
- Assist with docketing, billing, and cheque requisitions;
- Organizing and maintaining bring forward system to ensure that all limitation periods are met, including managing a busy partner’s and junior lawyer’s schedule;
- Assist with preparing for and coordinating hearings and trials;
- Maintain physical and electronic document system
- Schedule Examinations for Discovery, various court appearances and other meetings;
- Manage email accounts and calendars for lawyers;
- Assist with docketing, billing, invoices, and expenses;
- Draft/proofread and open/ close legal files; and
- Assist with additional duties as needed.
Requirements:
- Must have successfully completed a community college legal assistant course;
- 7+ years of experience in labour and employment law with a specific focus on litigation;
- Must have experience supporting Partners, Lawyers with a busy practice;
- Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court procedures;
- Understanding of applicable provincial and federal laws;
- Strong computer skills, ACL, Elite 3E and other Microsoft Office softwares;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful and work with minimal instruction or supervision;
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency;
- Solutions-focused and tech-savvy; and
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
How To Apply:
Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16509 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 for new employment opportunities.
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