Sherrard Kuzz LLP is one of Canada's leading employment and labour law firms, representing employers. We are seeking an Employment and Labour Legal Assistant for an existing vacancy to join our team.

The Legal Assistant will:

- Perform legal assistant, clerical and administrative duties for two to three lawyers.
- Draft, prepare and revise routine correspondence and documents.
- Assist in preparation of briefs and records for trial and hearings, including formatting electronically in accordance with online court filing system specifications.
- Draft various court and tribunal forms and arrange for the service and filing of all forms, corresponding documents and pleadings.
- Create and update workplace investigation templates, index evidentiary documents and collate interview notes.
- Communicate with lawyers and clients.
- Schedule appointments, book travel & accommodations.
- Monitor deadlines, send reminders and assist lawyers to prepare and file timely responses per deadlines.
- Maintain knowledge and comply with the firm’s practice and file management policies and procedures.
- Monitor, file and triage lawyers’ email and respond to urgent client matters as directed.
- Maintain tickler and bring forward system.
- Enter dockets and expense claims.
- Organize files and expedite the flow of work.
- Fax, scan, photocopy and bind.
- Prepare files for closing by file clerk.

The Legal Assistant will be:





- A graduate of an accredited Legal Administration, Paralegal or Law Clerk program.
- Able to maintain a high level of integrity, professionalism and discretion.
- Self-motivated, detail-minded, organized, process-oriented and an independent thinker.
- Strong at multitasking, prioritizing and managing time effectively.
- Committed to a team and goal-oriented setting.
- Excellent with oral and written communication skills.
- Highly proficient in the use and application of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Zoom and Adobe Acrobat.
- Have 3+ years experience in legal administration/civil litigation.
- Onsite at least 3 days a week with the option to work from home 2 days a week (subject to a fully onsite training period).

Salary: $60,000-80,000 commensurate with experience. Please note: Any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, which may include a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verification.

Sherrard Kuzz LLP is committed to accommodating any applicant with a disability, in accordance with the law, during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Legal Assistant (Toronto)
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