Legal Assistant, Employment & Labour

The Legal Assistant within our Employment | Labour Department requires a unique blend of skills and experience. You must demonstrate strong technical skills and knowledge to accurately and efficiently manage the production demands of the Employment | Labour practice and also possess proven abilities to proactively support the management of the practice, including client relationship management.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Legal Administration and / or Law Clerk Diploma preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a legal environment with exposure to Litigation or Employment | Labour law.
• Strong understanding of court procedures and the rules of various tribunals and boards HRTO, OLRB, WSIB, and the Rules of Civil Procedure, Small Claims Court.
• Technical knowledge of key legislation including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Canada Labour Code, Labour Relations Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Proficiency with legal software and electronic filing systems related to Labour & Employment, JSO and Ontario Courts Public Portal (OCPP) and Case Centre.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Passion for working in a team environment, willing to help others, and comfortable with sharing work assignments.
• Attention to detail, proofreading and accuracy are required; proven ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work under tight timelines.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum 60 wpm typing speed.
• Experience transcribing dictation.
• Knowledge of accounting / time entry systems and document management systems (3E, Intapp and iManage).
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills; ability to exercise sound judgment in setting priorities.
• Professional client and telephone manner and a proven track record of managing confidential information with a high level of discretion.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to work with little instruction.
• Professionalism demonstrated with colleagues and clients, both in person and by phone.
• Responsive and proactive.

Benefits

• Extended health and mental health benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans
• Fitness subsidy
• Parental leave top-up