Senior Labour & Employment Litigation Assistant

Some opportunities stand out because of the work. Others because of the people. This one has both.

We’re looking for a Senior Labour & Employment Litigation Assistant to join Our Client, a highly respected firm, where talented people, interesting work, and a strong sense of team come together. You will be supporting a busy and sophisticated labour & employment practice while working alongside lawyers who value experience, initiative, and the people behind the work. The culture is smart, welcoming, and genuinely down-to-earth, and the firm has built a reputation that speaks for itself. Add a competitive salary and a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office, and you have an opportunity that’s well worth a closer look.

Salary: Up to $80K

Key Responsibilities

- Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to multiple lawyers, coordinating with internal teams including calendar and billing departments.
- Initiate and manage litigation matters, including creating and maintaining client files within firm standards.
- Monitor court and administrative deadlines, proactively identifying timeline issues and alerting lawyers as needed.
- Draft, coordinate, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, and materials for filing with courts and administrative agencies, including service on other parties.
- Manage e-filings in accordance with applicable court and agency rules.
- Maintain accurate and timely filing of documents and case materials within the firm’s document management systems.




- Correspond with clients to obtain required information and documentation to support ongoing matters.
- Coordinate transcription of audio recordings and assist with the preparation and assembly of legal documents with office services.
- Maintain lawyer contact lists and support general practice administration.
- Submit weekly task logs outlining ongoing assignments and projects, and assist with the review and revision of client pre-bills as required.

Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within labour and employment litigation.
- Robust knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, and administrative tribunal processes.
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to support multiple lawyers and manage competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate practice needs and manage litigation timelines proactively.
- Advanced experience preparing Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with lawyers, clients, and internal teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote), Adobe, and document management systems such as NetDocuments.
- Expertise in preparing accurate and compliant legal documentation and correspondence.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and law firm operations; a Bachelor’s degree is considered an asset.

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📌 Senior Labour & Employment Litigation Assistant (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto