Law Clerk/ Executive Assistant – Labour Law Permanent

Fantastic Labour and Employment law firm located near Yonge and Bloor is growing! The firm is looking to add an Employment and Labour Law Clerk.

• Responsibilities:
  • Act as the go‑to person for 1 Partner and 2 associates, providing guidance and organizational and administrative support
  • Draft correspondence, court documents, and pleadings, and assist with the preparation and filing of legal documents
  • Manage and organize documents within the firm’s document management system (Clio)
  • Manage multiple inboxes, multiple calendars, filing deadlines, scheduling meetings, and maintaining an organized system for legal documents and case files
  • Communicating professionally and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court offices
  • Reviewing and analyzing legal documents for accuracy and compliance in accordance with Rules
  • Prepare, review and process client invoices for the Partner and 2 associates (management side only)
  • Assist the Partner with operational responsibilities such as delegation of work, supervision of students and clerks, organizing, planning Firm events, and marketing
  • Managing and assisting the Partner with other duties as required to ensure that their practice is running smoothly
  • Ability to anticipate next steps in with files and maintain an effective bring forward system to ensure matters proceed to next steps in timely manner
  • Handle office and file organization tasks

• Requirements:
  • 3 plus years’ experience as a law clerk or legal assistant in labour and employment law (management-side experience is a must), previous experience as an executive assistant works also
  • Proficiency with the Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of the Small Claims Court (Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rules, Ontario Labour Relations Board is an asset, not mandatory)
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team setting
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Experience with Clio or similar document management and file‑opening software
  • 4 days in office/1-day work from home

• Package:
  • Salary up to 65K (commensurate with experience)
  • 3 weeks’ vacation
  • Benefits after probation (health, dental, vision, LTD)
  • Discretionary bonus at year-end