A highly recognized national boutique law firm specializing in Labour & Employment law is looking for a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant with exceptional qualities to work with senior partners in a very dynamic and interesting 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 solid 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 practiceDrafting and proof-reading pleadings, court documents and forms pertaining to a litigation practiceAssisting 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 filesCommunicating professionally and effectively with clients, opposing counsel,



and court officesReviewing and analyzing legal documents for accuracy and compliance in accordance with RulesAbility 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 efficiencyQualifications:Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant in litigation and/or labour and employment lawProven ability to manage and prepare complex legal documents and court filings, including electronic filings through Case Centre and Ontario e-filing portalsExperience handling Ontario Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal matters is an assetOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with the Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of the Small Claims Court and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario RulesExcellent work ethic and a strong attention to detailExceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask, anticipate needs, and prioritize effectivelyAbility to work well independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team settingKnowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Experience preparing and managing client accounts Experience:legal assistant: 4 years (required)Job Type: Full-time, PermanentAdditional pay:Bonus payBenefits:Company eventsCompany pensionDental careEmployee assistance programExtended health careLife insuranceOn-site gymPaid time offSchedule:Monday to FridayWork Location: Hybrid (1 day per week at home after probationary period) in Toronto, ONSalary:$60,000-$80,000

📌 Legal Assistant / Law Clerk - C$60,000 - C$80,000 A Year (Mississauga)
🏢 Mathews Dinsdale & Clark
📍 Mississauga