Employment Litigation Legal Assistant(s) – York Region
Job Description
Employment Litigation Legal Assistant(s)
Our Client, a renowned firm in the labour and employment sector, is offering positions at their practice for two Employment Litigation Legal Assistants. The ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years’ relevant experience with stellar organizational skills. The firm operates on a hybrid-model – with only two day in office – ensuring you have the balance you need to thrive! Your team at this firm is filled with skilled professionals, down-to-earth and friendly, who are always willing to help. They offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, perks and more. You can have it all – apply now!
Salary: Up to $68K
Location: York Region
Key Responsibilities
- Providing legal support to assigned lawyers
- Revising and drafting pleadings, correspondence and filing documentation with administrative Boards and Tribunals, including the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and civil courts
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings, conference calls, and court, Tribunal and/or Board appearances
- Managing deadlines
- Opening, maintaining, organizing, and closing files in a timely manner
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Docketing time
- Managing assigned lawyers’ calendars and task lists
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma, Law Clerk Diploma, and/or equivalent demonstrated expertise
- 3+ years legal or Employment Law experience
- Proficiency with the Rules of Civil Procedure and other relevant Board and/or Tribunal processes and procedures
- Ability to exercise good judgment and secure confidential information
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint and docketing software, including PC Law/CLIO
- Experience working with a document management system within a law firm environment
- Quick learner with the ability to multi-task
- Flexible and available to work overtime when necessary
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
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