Mier Recruitment is hiring!Job Title: Employment & Labour Litigation Legal AssistantLocation: Toronto, ONJob Type: Temporary/PermanentSalary: $65,000 to $80,000/yearOur client in Toronto, ON is actively looking for an Job Title to join their team.We are currently recruiting for an Employment and Labour Litigation Legal Assistant with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Qualified applicants should have strong litigation experience as well as the ability to multi-task and support more than one lawyer. Experience with the Human Rights Tribunal or the Ontario Labour Board is considered an asset. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working within a team.Position Description:Drafting/proofreading, serving, and filing legal documentsProviding transcriptionsManaging multiple lawyers and their practicesPreparing special reports including gathering and summarizing dataMaintaining physical and electronic document systemPreparing bills of costsCalendar and email managementExercising initiative and judgement to relieve lawyers of administrative detailWorking with various programs such as Caselines, ACL, Conveyancer, Teraview, Divorcemate etc. as requiredOpening and closing filesCollaborating with other legal assistants on larger projectsProviding back-up support for absencesOther duties as assignedSkills & Qualifications:5+ years of experience in the legal industryStrong litigation experienceExperience with the Human Rights Tribunal or the Ontario Labour Board is considered an assetAbility to multi-task and support more than one lawyerTeam-player attitude with strong communication skillsThorough understanding of the Rules of Civil ProcedureProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to multi-task and manage your time in a fast-paced environmentWillingness to learnAttention to detailMaintain strict confidentialityStrong working knowledge with all accounting and billing proceduresCompletion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma an assetAdditional pay:Bonus payOvertime payBenefits:Dental careDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programExtended health careLife insurancePaid time offRRSP matchVision careWellness programSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayHybrid position
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Employment & Labour Litigation Legal Assistant