Legal Assistant, Labour & Employment

Our client, a highly regarded Labour & Employment law firm in Toronto, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to lawyers specializing in employment litigation and labour law matters.
• Prepare, proofread, and manage legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of documents with various courts and tribunals (e.g., Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal).
• Coordinate discovery and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, evidence, and witness lists.
• Maintain and organize client files, both paper and electronic, ensuring all materials are updated and accessible.
• Draft client communications, status reports, and meeting notes.
• Conduct legal research on labour and employment law matters, including case law and statutes.
• Manage c...