Litigation Assistant – Labour and Employment

Job title:

Litigation Assistant – Labour and Employment

Company

Kent Legal

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Litigation Assistant – EmploymentJob #: 16909Job Type: Full time, permanentLocation: TorontoSalary: $85,000Benefits: Excellent benefitsRemote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote FlexibilityClient ProfileOur client, a prominent Toronto law firm is currently looking for an Employment Litigation Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• A mid-sized law firm specializing in a wide range of practices.
• Voted “One of Best Workplaces”.
• Office conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:– Dealing with all aspects of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal;– Draft and revise legal documents, (of motion records, Affidavits of Documents, Bills of Costs) and correspondence;– Assist with comprehensive reports;– Assist with docketing, billing, and cheque requisitions;– Organizing and maintaining bring forward system to ensure that all limitation periods are met, including managing a busy partner’s and junior lawyer’s schedule;– Assist with preparing for and coordinating hearings and trials;– Maintain physical and electronic document system– Schedule Examinations for Discovery, various court appearances and other meetings;– Manage email accounts and calendars for lawyers;– Assist with docketing, billing, invoices, and expenses;– Draft/proofread and open/ close legal files; and– Assist with additional duties as needed.Requirements:– Must have successfully completed a community college legal assistant course;– 7+ years of experience in labour and employment law with a specific focus on litigation;– Must have experience supporting Partners, Lawyers with a busy practice;– Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court procedures;– Understanding of applicable provincial and federal laws;– Strong computer skills, ACL, Elite 3E and other Microsoft Office softwares;– Strong verbal and written communication skills;– Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful and work with minimal instruction or supervision;– Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency;– Solutions-focused and tech-savvy; and– Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Expected salary

$85000 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:38:26 GMT

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