28 Oct
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Forge Recruitment
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Toronto
28 Oct
Forge Recruitment
Toronto
About the Company
Our client is a leading Canadian law firm with a strong national presence, and we are assisting with their search for an experienced Labour & Employment Legal Assistant to join their Toronto team.
About the Role
- Drafting and preparing legal documents, agreements and correspondence using lawyer instructions and precedents.
- Preparing and organizing litigation materials, including affidavits, motion records, factums and books of authorities.
- Coordinating the service and filing of legal documents with courts, the OLRB and HRTO.
- Managing lawyer calendars, hearings, meetings, travel arrangements and other practice-related matters.
- Communicating with clients to obtain information and instructions and ensuring lawyers are kept informed.
- Maintaining bring-forward systems, tracking deadlines and following up on outstanding matters.
- Providing proactive administrative and legal support while managing multiple priorities and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
The Offer
The firm offers a competitive compensation package ranging between $60,000 - $80,000, a generous vacation allotment, extended health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, education tuition allowance,
a fitness reimbursement program and more!
What You Bring
- 3+ years of legal assistant experience, ideally within a litigation or Employment & Labour environment.
- A College Diploma in Legal Administration or a related qualification.
- Familiarity with Automated Civil Litigation (ACL), court procedures, the OLRB and HRTO filing processes.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with lawyers, clients and other stakeholders.
- A proactive, independent and adaptable approach, with strong judgment and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)
📌 Labour and Employment Legal Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Forge Recruitment
📍 Toronto