About the Company

Our client, a leading law firm is seeking a Labour & Employment Legal Assistant to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, draft, revise, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, contracts, policies, and tribunal documentation.
• File and serve legal documents with courts and administrative tribunals, including the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, and Superior Court of Justice.
• Manage lawyer calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and discovery sessions.
• Open, maintain, and close client files in accordance with firm policies and Law Society of Ontario requirements.
• Perform conflict checks and coordinate with docketing/records departments.
• Handle client communication, including intake, follow-up, and responding to general inquiries.
• Monitor deadlines, limitation periods, and hearing dates; assist in docketing and time-entry processes.
• Support billing and invoicing processes through document preparation and coordination with accounting.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employment-related matters with discretion.

Requirements:

• Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant in labour and employment or civil litigation.
• Familiarity with Ontario labour boards, tribunals, court rules, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and processes related to employment law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and legal practice management software.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.

Compensation

This role offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits package, hybrid remote schedule, and collaborative work environment.