Our esteemed client, a leading Law Firm in downtown Toronto is eagerly seeking a professional Legal Assistant to join their team immediately. If you have a minimum of 5 years experience in Employment Law and able to go into the office 4 days a week please read on

As a Legal Assistant your primary responsibilities will include:

Provide executive-level administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness

Prepare/transcribe, edit, format, and revise correspondence, memoranda, reports, litigation documents, forms, and other documentation

Proofread documents/correspondence, check for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar, etc.

Answer and direct phone calls

Assist lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials

Record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements

Coordinate service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts

Schedule and coordinate discoveries, expert witnesses, mediations, or other court-designated hearings

Monitor and follow-up with evidence gathering

Maintain an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures, as well as labour and employment terminology, where applicable

Enter dockets; liaise with the Accounting department

Prepare and submit expense reports for lawyers

To be considered for the role of you should possess:

Experience working as a legal assistant

Minimum five (5) years of experience working in a law firm with a focus on civil litigation, employment law and particularly employment and labour litigation

Qualification of either Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma

Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and court system

Strong knowledge of legal terminology and Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure

High proficiency in English

Attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills

Superior organizational skills

Fast and accurate typing speed with excellent attention to detail and diligent proofreading skills

Ability to manage multiple activities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Decisiveness and an ability to carry out with minimal supervision and direction

Professional attitude with maintaining strong client relationship

Possess a team-player attitude and keen enthusiasm, and ability to deal with all levels of staff

Proficiency using MS Office, Outlook and GhostPractice

Experience with Philips SpeechExec dictation is a plus

Knowledge of electronic filing of documents through CaseLines and One-Key

High level of discretion and confidentiality

Hours of work are from 9 am to 5:30 pm.; flexibility required to meet important deadlines.