Litigation Assistant

4 weeks ago

Toronto ON, Canada EightSix Network Inc Full time

Part Time / Full Time

Job Title: Litigation Assistant – Employment

Job #: 16509

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

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.

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