Legal Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to ensure seamless operations and effective client service. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail while working in a dynamic legal environment.Responsibilities:- Assist lawyers in coordinating hearings and trials, including tracking court dates, filing deadlines, and drafting pleadings.- Prepare and review legal documents and correspondence, including materials for administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.- Manage the timely service and filing of court materials, adhering to the Rules of Civil Procedure and tribunal-specific procedural guidelines.- Support daily time entry processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with firm standards for billing purposes.- Proofread legal documents to ensure proper formatting, grammar, spelling, and overall clarity.- Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and manage reminder systems to ensure deadlines are met efficiently.- Open, organize, and manage large and complex client files with an effective filing and retrieval system for both electronic and physical records.- Coordinate client meetings, including booking rooms and arranging necessary audio-visual equipment.- Close files in both electronic systems and physical storage, which may involve lifting file boxes.- Perform additional administrative tasks as needed, including collaborating with other legal assistants.- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal assistant role.- Strong knowledge of employment law, labour law, and related procedures.- Proficiency in drafting and formatting legal documents and correspondence.- Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.- Advanced abilities in proofreading and ensuring the accuracy of legal documentation.- Familiarity with legal filing systems and electronic document management tools.- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients and legal professionals.This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5592. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. By clicking "Apply," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.