Ross & McBride LLP is Hamilton’s largest law firm with a rich history of commitment to our clients and our community. We pride ourselves on offering a full-service menu of innovative and intelligent legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions throughout our community and beyond.

Our Employment/Human Rights Department is looking to hire a full-time legal assistant, who is able to work in a fast-paced, extremely busy environment.

Qualifications:

· Minimum 1+ years of legal experience and/or broadly relevant education needed;

· Any of the following would be considered significant assets:

o Experience in areas of civil litigation and/or tribunal work;

o Knowledge of labour, employment, and/or human rights law;

o Experience drafting and filing various court and tribunal forms and documents;

o Familiarity with civil process in Superior Court, applicable federal and provincial tribunals;

o Experience dealing with both employees and employers and/or clients would be an asset; and/or o Quick learning or proficiency on laptops with Microsoft, legal software and key websites.

Skills:

· Ability to streamline processes, assist in organizing files, assist in managing priorities to ensure all deadlines are met.

· Ability to multi-task and complete work with great accuracy

· Work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision, take initiative, and be efficient with time management

· Strong judgement, and strong communication skills, both written and verbal

· Ability to do intake calls; flag items for follow up, take initiative, compose emails and answer messages (both email and via phone), getting sign-off from lawyer where prudent.

· Ability to finalize draft correspondence and legal documents





· Ability to schedule meetings and communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and courts

What we offer:

· Salary starting at $42,000

· Benefits package, which includes extended health, dental, and vision

· RRSP/DPSP program (matching up to $1500)

· Corporate gym membership

· Possibility of hybrid working

· Updated technology and cloud-based software

Please send your resume in confidence to Dawn Power, Office Manager, at [email protected]. Salary to be negotiated corresponding with the successful candidate’s experience. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse firm and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. Ross & McBride LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you require accommodation in the application/interview process, please advise Dawn Power by contacting her at [email protected] or by telephone at (phone hidden).

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

Pay: From $42,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant - Employment Law (Canada)
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