Labour Legal Assistant (Contract)
ID: 3533
Job Description
Labour Legal Assistant (Contract)
Are you looking to spruce up your resume? Experience something new? Our Client, a top international law firm, is seeking a Labour Legal Assistant on a contract basis. This opportunity gives you the chance to gain experience at a large renowned law firm ,with an amazing and supportive team, giving you the skills to strive to the top of your career! If you are highly organized, have great communication skills, and relevant working experience then this firm will pay top dollar for you – apply now!
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing, compiling, serving and filing court documents in accordance with the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and practice directions.
- Preparing, compiling, serving and filing Ontario Labour Relations Board and Ontario Human Rights Tribunal documents in accordance with the OLRB and the HRTO Rules of Procedure and practice directions.
- Preparation of expense reports, docket entries, accounts and other administrative duties.
- Managing and coordinating lawyers’ schedules, including coordinating client meetings, conference calls and travel arrangements.
- Maintaining lawyers’ calendar and bring forward system.
- Drafting and revising correspondence.
Qualifications
- College Diploma from a Legal Assistant program.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a litigation assistant capacity, with Employment and Labour specific experience preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office 2016.
- Ability to work in an environment where discretion and confidentiality are essential.
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
- Experience with styles and document formatting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients.
- Ability to take initiative when appropriate.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Possess a confident, proactive approach to work and thrive on working within a challenging legal environment while remaining calm under pressure.
To apply contact: Jennifer Mulligan
Manager, Temporary Services
jennifer@cartelinc.com
