Legal AssistantThe Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation invites applications for the position of Legal Assistant. This is a unionized position.Duties and ResponsibilitiesOpening and maintaining files using Unionware.Maintaining and monitoring calendars, including scheduling meetings and hearings and making any required travel arrangements.Assisting in preparing, compiling, proof‑reading, serving and filing important legal documents including applications, responses, document books and case books for proceedings before courts and various administrative tribunals, including labour arbitrations, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Professional Colleges, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and Freedom of Information requests in accordance with the applicable Rules of Procedures and any established or prescribed timelines.Communicating with district and bargaining unit personnel and members, obtaining information, instructions and confidential documents, and forwarding to in‑house legal counsel.Composing routine correspondence for communicating with school board representatives, external legal counsel, and arbitrators.Conducting research, compiling data and statistics and other information as required.Attending meetings as a notetaker and composing draft minutes if required.Ensuring the efficient sharing of information both internally with other departments and externally with outside organizations.Responding to and processing team calls, emails, regular mail, faxes and direct messages while offering information and/or support or directing inquiries to the relevant department or individual.Preparing expense and other invoices for accounting purposes.Performing other duties which may be assigned from time to time by the Protective Services Division,



Human Resources or by the Associate General Secretary.Education and ExperienceMinimum three (3) years of recent verifiable secretarial experience in a combination of business and labour law and a two‑year legal assistant diploma from a recognized community college or equivalent.Proficient with MS Office including Excel, Windows 11, presentation, and database applications such as Unionware.Comprehensive understanding of legal terminology and knowledge of rules and regulations.Ability to communicate in a sensitive and courteous manner with members, staff, stakeholders and the general public.Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and public relation skills both written and oral.Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.Bilingual French and English is an asset.Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality.Previous experience working in a unionized setting is considered an asset.Salary, Benefits and Working ConditionsIn accordance with the collective agreement, the weekly starting salary for a Legal Assistant is $1,210. Subsequent increments are provided per the COPE 343 collective agreement.Working conditions and advantages are as per the COPE 343 collective agreement. May be required to work outside of business hours on occasion, as needed.Application DeadlineApplications will be received up to 4:00 p.M. on Thursday, May 28, 2026.Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe OSSTF is dedicated to equity, anti‑racism and anti‑oppression while protecting and enhancing public education. The organization values the participation of members from First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other equity‑seeking groups. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the recruitment process is non‑discriminatory and barrier‑free.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal Assistant - C$1,210 A Week (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation
📍 Winnipeg