Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP

Legal Assistant – Labour & Employment An esteemed national boutique law firm with a strong focus on Labour & Employment law is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Assistant to support senior partners in a fast-paced and engaging work environment. Candidates with prior experience in labour and employment law or who are licensed by the Law Society of Ontario will be given priority consideration. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication abilities, excellent organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Key Responsibilities: Providing advanced administrative and legal support to senior partners involved in labour matters, including labour arbitrations, collective bargaining, and proceedings before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal Drafting, reviewing, and filing legal documents with adjudicative bodies Coordinating multiple calendars, tracking deadlines, and maintaining well-organized legal files Engaging professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and tribunal representatives Ensuring accuracy and completeness in legal documents and correspondence Managing billing and time entry for assigned files, maintaining accuracy and timeliness Performing general administrative and clerical tasks as needed Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk in labour and employment law (preferred) Familiarity with procedures before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal is a strong asset Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Well-developed time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-based environment Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) Experience with client billing and account management Position Details: Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Starting from $60,000 per year Additional Compensation: Bonus pay Employee Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage Vision care and life insurance Company pension plan Paid time off Employee assistance program Access to on-site gym facilities Participation in company events  

About the Employer Mathews Dinsdale Clark LLP is one of Canada’s foremost workplace law firms. Since 1956, our lawyers have represented employers in many landmark cases that have shaped and redefined workplace law in Canada. With over 75 lawyers across offices in Victoria, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, and Fredericton, we are committed to providing exceptional legal services. Position Description and Requirements We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Victoria office. This role offers a competitive compensation package that includes salary, benefits, pension, and bonus opportunities. Location : Downtown Victoria Responsibilities : Support two to three lawyers in the labour and employment (litigation) practice area. Assist with general administrative duties. Requirements : Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in litigation. Proficiency in British Columbia Court processes. Basic to intermediate accounting skills. Eagerness to learn and adapt to different practice areas. Ability to work independently and proactively. Strong communication skills. Detail-oriented, punctual, hard-working, and efficient. Maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced environment. Initiative to go the extra mile to add value. Experience with the Acumin system is an asset. Compensation : Commensurate with experience. If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional looking to grow with a leading law firm, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunity for an Associate Labour Lawyer in Vancouver   Mathews Dinsdale, Canada’s only coast-to-coast management-side labour and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced labour lawyer to join our fabulous Vancouver team. The successful candidate will be committed to providing excellent client service in a team-oriented and collegial environment. Ideally, you will have at least 3 or more years of experience advising management-side clients on a broad range of labour relations matters. Expertise gained from advising employers in the following areas will be an asset: organizing and certification, collective bargaining, collective agreement administration, grievance arbitration, labour board matters, reviewing and revising employment-related agreements/policies/procedures in the unionized workplace, and advising clients on a wide range of day-to-day labour relations issues otherwise.   Our sole focus is workplace law, and we have a depth of experience across the country that is unmatched. With offices across Canada in Ontario, BC, Alberta and Atlantic Canada, we deliver strategic advice, practical solutions and immediate crisis management, locally and nationally. We are consistently recognized as leaders in workplace law by our clients and national and international legal and business publications including: Chambers Canada, The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers in Canada, Canadian Legal Lexpert, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Canadian Occupational Safety, The Legal500 Canada, Readers’ Choice OHS Legal Services - Canadian Occupational Safety. We also have unique global reach as the only Canadian member of Ius Laboris, the leading worldwide legal service provider in employment, immigration, and pensions law.   Mathews Dinsdale provides excellent mentorship, a strong and supportive learning environment and business development support. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an engaged, dynamic, diverse, and leading group of lawyers in Vancouver, while also being part of a national team.   The salary range is $120,000 to $180,000, depending on the year of call.   Qualified Candidates : Please submit your résumé and covering letter in confidence to: humanresourcesvan@mathewsdinsdale.com