About the Company

Our client, a leading Employment & Labour law firm in Toronto, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This role is 3 days in office.

Responsibilities:

- Provide comprehensive support to lawyers specializing in employment litigation and labour law matters.

- Prepare, proofread, and manage legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.

- Assist in the preparation and filing of documents with various courts and tribunals (e.g., Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal).

- Coordinate discovery and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, evidence, and witness lists.

- Maintain and organize client files, both paper and electronic, ensuring all materials are updated and accessible.

- Draft client communications, status reports, and meeting notes.

- Conduct legal research on labour and employment law matters, including case law and statutes.

- Manage calendars for deadlines, hearings, meetings, and court appearances.

- Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders.





- Assist in managing billing and timekeeping for assigned cases.

Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience working as a legal assistant with a focus on Labour & Employment law, preferably with experience in Litigation.

- Proficiency in preparing and managing legal documents, including drafting correspondence, pleadings, and discovery documents.

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

- High attention to detail, strong proofreading skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal case management software.

Compensation

- Competitive salary up to $85,000, commensurate with experience.

- Comprehensive benefits and career development support.

- A collaborative and collegial work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

- Remote hybrid schedule with 3 days in office.

We do not use AI to screen candidates.

📌 Employment Litigation Legal Assistant (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto