Employment Law Legal Assistant

Harrison Pensa is hiring a permanent, full time Legal Assistant to join our Employment Law department. Our Employment Law team advises both employers and employees on a broad range of employment and human rights matters.

This role provides support to two lawyers, offering an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to producing high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Drafting correspondence pertaining to employment, human rights and general litigation matters to clients and lawyers;
- Preparing necessary court and tribunal forms, and filing electronically;
- Update and communicate with clients on changes with files or court proceedings and practices;
- Ensuring accurate legal documents are prepared within timelines set by the lawyer(s) or applicable court dates;
- Maintain the day-to-day schedule and operations for the lawyers to whom they report, including tracking filing deadlines;
- Schedule appointments, questioning, meetings, and manage calendars;
- Maintaining accurate client information;
- Detailed electronic file organization;
- Perform administrative duties, including preparing/drafting correspondence, electronic filing, entering dockets, preparation of accounts, photocopying, day-to-day scanning, faxing, arranging couriers, etc.;
- Other duties as required related to the operations of the Employment Law Practice.

The successful candidate ideally has the following qualifications:

- Post-secondary Law Clerk Diploma;
- 3-5 years’ Law Clerk/Legal assistant experience;
- General Litigation experience, considered an asset;
- Dynamic self-starter with ability to prioritize workload;
- Highly organized and detail oriented with time management skills to manage a fast-paced practice;
- Courteous, client focused and professional attitude;
- Ability to learn quickly and be a team player;




- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard legal industry software.

We offer a salary commensurate with experience and a collegial environment.

The expected compensation range for this role is between $52,000 and $60,000.

Please note, if your compensation expectations and levels of experience exceed then advertised range, we still welcome your application.

Harrison Pensa offers a competitive salary and benefits package including, Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, Life Insurance and a Fitness & Parking Reimbursement.

Harrison Pensa is a full-service law firm based in London, Ontario, with expertise in business law, litigation and personal legal services including family, wills and estate, and personal injury law. Personal and business clients throughout southwestern Ontario, across Canada and internationally turn to us every day for our proven skills and trusted counsel.

London, Ontario is a great place to live. Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, London has an attractive cost of living, easy commutes, and a variety of entertainment and shopping, all the amenities of the big city without the challenges.

We encourage all candidates with an interest in the position to apply

We encourage applications from persons with disabilities and will provide support throughout the recruitment process, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs.

This position is a replacing opportunity at Harrison Pensa.

While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications will be held in strictest confidence and reviewed by a Human Resource representative.

This job advertisement was created without the use of Artificial Intelligence.

Pay: $52,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Employment Law Legal Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Harrison Pensa
📍 Canada