Overview
Labour & Legal Assistant Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Forge Recruitment
Position: Labour & Employment Legal Assistant
Forge Recruitment is partnered with a prominent multi-service law firm located in downtown Toronto. We are currently looking for an Employment and Labour Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This firm has a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional legal services, and they are seeking a motivated individual who thrives in a
fast-paced
,
dynamic environment
.
Key Responsibilities:
Drafting, proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents
Providing transcription services
Managing multiple lawyers and their practices
Preparing special reports, including gathering and summarizing data Maintaining both physical and electronic document systems
Preparing bills of costs
Calendar and email management
Exercising initiative to handle administrative details
Working with various software programs such as Caselines and ACLOpening and closing files
Collaborating on larger projects with other legal assistants
Providing back-up support for colleagues during absences
Performing other duties as required
Qualifications:
2+ years of strong litigation experience in the legal industry
Experience with
the Human Rights Tribunal or the Ontario Labour Board is an asset
Ability to support multiple lawyers and manage multiple tasks
Strong communication skills
and a team-player attitude
In-depth understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to manage time and tasks effectively in a
fast-paced environment
Willingness to
learn and grow
in the role Excellent
attention to detail
Strong commitment to confidentiality
Working knowledge of accounting and billing procedures
Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma is an asset
Title: Labour & Legal Assistant
Company: Forge Recruitment
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
