Legal Assistant

Our client, a well-established labour and employment law firm in midtown Toronto, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team.

The Legal Assistant will support two lawyers in a litigation-focused practice, with matters spanning both employment and labour law. This role is well suited to a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a solid litigation background who is looking to join a collegial, supportive firm.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and issue correspondence and court documents
• Serve and file materials with the Ontario courts and administrative tribunals, including the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, Ontario Labour Relations Board, and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties promptly and professionally
• Manage lawyers’ schedules and coordinate phone and video appointments
• Diarize key dates, limitation periods, deadlines, and appearances, and maintain a reliable bring-forward system
• Open and close files as required
• Maintain organized electronic files and records

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of law firm experience, ideally supporting a civil litigation practice
• A Law Clerk diploma, ILCO designation, or other post-secondary legal credential
• Meticulous attention to detail, with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines at once
• Self-directed and dependable – able to work with minimal supervision and take initiative when needed
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Fast, accurate keyboarding and strong proficiency with standard office productivity software
• Experience with a cloud-based legal practice management platform is an asset

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $60,000–$65,000
• Annual bonus tied to firm performance
• Extended health and dental, 100% employer-paid (after 3 months)
• Three weeks’ vacation, plus 5 paid sick days
• Hybrid schedule – in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
• A warm, collegial, professional culture