Employment Litigation Legal Assistant

About the Company Our client, a leading Employment & Labour law firm in Toronto, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This role is 3 days in office. 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 calendars for deadlines, hearings, meetings, and court appearances. Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders. Assist in managing billing and timekeeping for assigned cases. Requirements: 5+ years of experience working as a legal assistant with a focus on Labour & Employment law, preferably with experience in Litigation. Proficiency in preparing and managing legal documents, including drafting correspondence, pleadings, and discovery documents. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. High attention to detail, strong proofreading skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal case management software. Compensation Competitive salary up to $85,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits and professional development support. A collaborative and collegial work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. Remote hybrid schedule with 3 days in office. We do not use AI to screen candidates.

Provide comprehensive support to lawyers specializing in employment and labour law, including preparing legal documents and managing court filings. Coordinate discovery, trial preparation, and maintain client files while managing calendars and billing.

Requires over 5 years of experience as a legal assistant focusing on Labour and Employment law, specifically within litigation. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management software with strong organizational and proofreading skills.

• Comprehensive benefits • Professional development support

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• Employment Litigation
• Labour Law
• Legal Drafting
• Court Filing
• Discovery Coordination
• Legal Research
• Calendar Management
• Client Communication
• Billing and Timekeeping
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Legal Case Management Software
• Proofreading

• Legal
• Administrative

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Not Applicable

Application method

Direct apply is available