About the Company

Our client, a highly regarded law firm in Toronto, is seeking a Bilingual Labour & Employment Legal Assistant to join their team. This position is primarily remote, with one day per week required in the 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, paralegal, or legal secretary, with a focus on Labour & Employment law, preferably with experience in employment litigation.
- Fluency in both English and French is required.
- 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: This role offers a competitive salary up to $85,000, based on experience, RRSP matching, and a comprehensive advantages package.

We do not use AI to screen candidates.

Please note, you must reside in Ontario.

📌 Bilingual Legal Assistant (Toronto)
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