Legal Assistant, Employment
4 days ago
Join one of the country’s top firms as an Employment and Labour Litigation Legal Assistant. This team is known for its expertise, professionalism, and people‑first culture. You’ll bring at least four years of relevant experience, sharp organisational skills, and a commitment to excellence. Expect to collaborate with some of the best in the business while enjoying exceptional perks, benefits, and a genuinely supportive workplace. 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 organising 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 judgement 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, #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Toronto, Canada Kent Legal Full timeJob Description Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant Job #: 16970 Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Location: Toronto, Ontario Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility About the Role Our client, a respected national law firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Toronto...
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Toronto, Canada Kent Legal Full timeJob Description Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant Job #: 16970 Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Location: Toronto, Ontario Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility About the Role Our client, a respected national law firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Toronto...
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Toronto, Canada Kent Legal Full timeJob Description Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant Job #: 16970 Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Location: Toronto, Ontario Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility About the Role Our client, a respected national law firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Toronto...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Kent Legal Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per yearJob DescriptionJob Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant Job #: 16970Job Type: Full-Time, PermanentLocation: Toronto, OntarioSalary: $50,000 - $70,000Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote FlexibilityAbout the RoleOur client, a respected national law firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Toronto...
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Legal Assistant, Labour
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Toronto, Canada Miller Thomson LLP Full timeWe 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...
