Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Woodbridge, Canada LiUNA Local 183 Full time

**LIUNA, LOCAL 183 - JOB POSTING**
**Legal Assistant or Law Clerk**

LiUNA Local 183 is a trade union representing more than 70,000 workers in the Greater Toronto Area. We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our busy in-house legal department. We currently have 9 lawyers, and 2 articling students, who have litigation focussed practices on behalf of our members.

This position is represented by the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 343 and is covered by a collective agreement.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Trade Union labour law and administrative law
- Provide legal administrative support
- Schedule meetings and calendar management
- Draft, revise, file and send legal documents and correspondence
- Maintain electronic filing system
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
- Excellent customer service ethic and high expectations for quality
- Capable of working independently, while being a collaborative member of a team
- Additional tasks as required

**Job Qualifications**:

- Certificate in either Legal Administrative Assistant, Law Clerk or Paralegal (or equivalent five (5) years’ legal assistant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department)
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of construction labour law considered an asset
- Knowledge of Ontario Labour Relations Board Rules and Procedures considered an asset
- High level of competence with office computer equipment and software applicable to law firms or legal departments
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Advanced knowledge in MS Office Suite and Internet research
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with an ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrated sound judgment in determining appropriate course of action quickly (including when to escalate issues for resolution)

**Job Type**:

- $1,705.50 weekly
- 100% employer paid Pension Contributions
- Employee must become member of COPE Local 343

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

**Flexible Language Requirement**:

- French not required
- Fluency in other languages considered an asset

**Schedule**:

- Monday to Friday

**Work Location**:

- In person - 200 Labourers Way, Vaughan, Ontario

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person


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