A highly recognized national boutique law firm specializing in Labour & Employment law is looking for a Law Clerkor Legal Assistant with exceptional qualities to work with senior partners in a very dynamic and engaging environment. Preference will be given to those applicants who have previous experience in labour & employment or have significant experience with civil or commercial litigation. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task successfully. Practice and client management skills are also a must.
In this role you will perform litigation legal assistant duties along with some clerking functions.
Duties and Responsibilities Providing high-level support to partners with a demanding litigation and labour and employment law practice
Drafting and proof-reading pleadings, court documents and forms pertaining to a litigation practice
Assisting with the preparation and filing of legal documents for Superior, Small Claims, Divisional, Federal Court and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario matters including pleadings, motions (including preparation of motion record, factum, compendium and bill of costs) mediation briefs, settlement conference briefs, undertaking charts, discovery plans, pre-trial conference briefs, trials and court forms
Managing multiple calendars, filing deadlines, and maintaining an organized system for legal documents and case files
Communicating professionally and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court offices
Reviewing and analyzing legal documents for accuracy and compliance in accordance with Rules




Ability to anticipate next steps in litigation and human rights tribunal matters and maintain effective bring forward system to ensure litigation and human rights tribunal matters proceed to next steps in timely manner
Overseeing billing and time entry for the partners’ files, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
Qualifications: Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant in litigation and/or labour and employment law
Proven ability to manage and prepare complex legal documents and court filings, including electronic filings through Case Centre and Ontario e-filing portals
Experience handling Ontario Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal matters is an asset
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with the Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of the Small Claims Court and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rules
Excellent work ethic and a strong attention to detail
Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask, anticipate needs, and prioritize effectively
Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team setting
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Experience preparing and managing client accounts
Experience: legal assistant: 4 years (required)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay: Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
In office gym
Paid time off
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid (1 day per week at home after probationary period) in Toronto, ON

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📌 Legal Assistant / Law Clerk (Ontario)
🏢 Mathews Dinsdale & Clark
📍 Ontario