Legal Assistant, Labour

4 days ago

Toronto, Canada Miller Thomson LLP Full time

We are currently seeking a **Legal Assistant** to join our busy** Labour and Employment **team in our **Toronto office**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Drafting, preparing and proof-reading of correspondence, accounts, various litigation documents (e.g. pleadings, briefs), and court forms;
- Monitor and track client matter workflow progress and maintain client status list, including liaising with Associates / Partners to obtain working file status, maintaining bring forward/tickler system of tasks, and identifying areas of action;
- Provide administrative support with respect to accounting and billing matters including, where applicable, processing of invoices, expense and cheque requisitions, trust receipts, etc;
- Organize own work, set priorities, work independently on a day-to-day basis, meet critical deadlines and balance multiple objectives;
- Develop effective team and working relationships with Firm members at all levels;
**What you'll bring**:

- Completion of a post-secondary Legal Administration certificate preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, in Labour & Employment or Litigation
- Experience with preparing legal documents (tribunal briefs, affadavits) and filing and serving materials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required;
- Strong client service skills;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Excellent proofreading skills (ability to check typed material for grammatical,
typographical, spelling, word usage and format errors);
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions with mínimal supervision, take initiative and self-motivated;
- Willingness to learn and contribute to the team;
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills;
**What we offer**:
We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

- A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3 Weeks' Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
- A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan and TFSA;
- Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family;
- A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee well-being as well as a perks program through Perkopolis;
- Professional development opportunities through MT Learn;
- Flexible working options;
- Special appreciation events/celebrations;
- Charitable savings programs.

**Who we are**:
Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Toronto, Markham, Vaughan and Montréal. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a
strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.
- Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility._
- Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation._

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