Legal Assistant - Labour and Employment

Kent Legal

  • Toronto, ON
  • $55,000-65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job DescriptionJob Title: Legal Assistant Labour and EmploymentJob #: 16542Job Type: Full timeLocation: TorontoSalary: $55,000-$65,000Benefits: Excellent benefitsRemote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility after trainingClient ProfileOur client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Labour/Employment Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.
  • A boutique law firm specializing in management labour and employment law.
  • Ranked as one of Canada’s best law firms.
  • Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!
Duties and Responsibilities:- Provide legal administrative support within a law practice;- The opening/closing of files/managing emails/assist with docketing;- Maintaining physical and electronic filing systems (e-filing/organizing)- Preparing, serving and filing court documents, including Superior Court of Ontario, Small Claim Court, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Ontario Labour Relations Board;- Assist with preparing for and coordinating hearings and trials;- Maintain a bring-forward system- Manage email accounts and calendars for lawyers;- Assist with docketing, billing, invoices, and expenses;- Open/close/maintain legal files;- Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities and- Assist with other administrative duties as needed.Requirements:- Law Clerk, Paralegal or Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent;- 2-5 years of experience in Administrative Law;- Knowledge of the Human Rights Tribunal, and Ontario Labour Board;- Understanding of legal terminology and applicable statutes;- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); and- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

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