Forge Recruitment is partnered with a prominent multi-service law firm located in downtown Toronto. We are currently looking for an Employment and Labour Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This firm has a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional legal services, and they are seeking a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents
• Providing transcription services
• Managing multiple lawyers and their practices
• Preparing special reports, including gathering and summarizing data
• Maintaining both physical and electronic document systems
• Preparing bills of costs
• Calendar and email management
• Exercising initiative to handle administrative details
• Working with various software programs such as Caselines and ACL
• Opening and closing files
• Collaborating on larger projects with other legal assistants
• Providing back-up support for colleagues during absences
• Performing other duties as required

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of strong litigation experience in the legal industry
• Experience with the Human Rights Tribunal or the Ontario Labour Board is an asset
• Ability to support multiple lawyers and manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude
• In-depth understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage time and tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong commitment to confidentiality
• Working knowledge of accounting and billing procedures
• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma is an asset