Labour and Employment Legal Assistant

at  Forge Recruitment

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Forge Recruitment is currently partnered with our client, a national firm, in the search of a Labour and Employment Legal Assistant to join their growing practice in their Toronto office. The firm, one of Canada’s leading firms, focuses on the representation of management in human resources law and advocacy, acting for over 1000+ employers in the public and private sectors.

• Drafting pleadings and preparing motion records, book of authorities, and affidavits of service
• Arranging for filing of court documents and booking examinations for discovery
• Entering and maintaining lawyers’ dockets and coordination with the Accounting department for billings
• Entering, updating and generating documents (ACL)
• Liaising with courts and tribunals
• Maintaining lawyers’ emails and calendars – booking appointments, including coordination of Zoom/Team meetings and setting up of conference calls
• Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic files
• Providing legal administrative support to lawyers by drafting, preparing, and proofreading
• Preparing and updating cheque requisitions and expense reports
• Supporting and providing coverage for absences
• Other tasks as assigned