Litigation Assistant - Labour and Employment

Kent Legal

  • Toronto, ON
  • $85,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionJob Title: Litigation Assistant – EmploymentJob #: 16909Job Type: Full time, permanentLocation: TorontoSalary: $85,000Benefits: Excellent benefitsRemote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote FlexibilityClient ProfileOur client, a prominent Toronto law firm is currently looking for an Employment Litigation Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.
  • A mid-sized law firm specializing in a wide range of practices.
  • Voted “One of Best Workplaces”.
  • Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!
Duties and Responsibilities:- Dealing with all aspects of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal;- Draft and revise legal documents, (of motion records, Affidavits of Documents, Bills of Costs) and correspondence;- Assist with comprehensive reports;- Assist with docketing, billing, and cheque requisitions;- Organizing and maintaining bring forward system to ensure that all limitation periods are met, including managing a busy partner’s and junior lawyer’s schedule;- Assist with preparing for and coordinating hearings and trials;- Maintain physical and electronic document system- Schedule Examinations for Discovery, various court appearances and other meetings;- Manage email accounts and calendars for lawyers;- Assist with docketing, billing, invoices, and expenses;- Draft/proofread and open/ close legal files; and- Assist with additional duties as needed.Requirements:- Must have successfully completed a community college legal assistant course;- 7+ years of experience in labour and employment law with a specific focus on litigation;- Must have experience supporting Partners, Lawyers with a busy practice;- Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court procedures;- Understanding of applicable provincial and federal laws;- Strong computer skills, ACL, Elite 3E and other Microsoft Office softwares;- Strong verbal and written communication skills;- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful and work with minimal instruction or supervision;- Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency;- Solutions-focused and tech-savvy; and- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

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