Legal Assistant

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