Employment & Labour Litigation - Multiple Opportunities

6 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Cartel Inc. Full time

Employment & Labour Litigation - Multiple Opportunities

Calling all Employment & Labour Litigation Law Clerks and Legal Assistants

Multiple leading firms across the country are seeking talented clerks and assistants to support their thriving employment and labour litigation practices. Whether you are an experienced Law Clerk managing complex files or a seasoned Legal Assistant keeping fast-paced practices running seamlessly, there are several strong opportunities available. Ideal candidates bring at least four years of relevant experience, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to high-quality, detail-focused work. These roles offer exposure to meaningful matters, collaboration with respected practitioners, and the chance to grow within teams known for their expertise, professionalism, and genuinely people-centred culture. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and workplace environments that invest in your long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting, proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents specific to employment and labour litigation matters, including pleadings, affidavits, notices of motion and case conference materials.
  • Supporting multiple lawyers in a fast-paced labour and employment litigation practice.
  • Preparing detailed reports by compiling and analyzing data from employment files; Providing transcriptions.
  • Maintaining physical and electronic document management systems for tribunal matters (e.g., Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal) and court filings.
  • Drafting and organizing bills of costs and cost outlines for employment and labour-related litigation and administrative hearings.
  • Managing lawyer calendars and scheduling court, tribunal, arbitration and mediation dates, while coordinating with opposing counsel and clients.
  • Exercising initiative and sound judgment to proactively manage litigation timelines, ensure compliance with procedural rules, and anticipate lawyer needs.
  • Using legal software such as Caselines for electronic hearing preparation, ACL for document automation and court-specific e-filing systems (e.g., ONSC, HRTO).
  • Opening and closing labour and employment litigation files.
  • Providing coverage and support for other legal assistants within the employment and labour law group during absences or peak periods.
  • Performing additional litigation support tasks and administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm, with a strong focus on employment and labour law considered a significant asset.
  • Direct experience with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) and/or Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) processes is an asset.
  • Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma from a recognized institution.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and support several lawyers simultaneously in a high-volume environment.
  • Strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Solid knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, with practical experience in employment related matters.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and legal-specific software such as Caselines, ACL and court e-filing platforms.

To apply, please forward your resume to:
Zaheeda Merali
Manager – Executive Search
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