Legal Assistant - Workplace Law

Who We Are :

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In :

The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things : client service, your career and your life.

What We Are Looking For :

Aird & Berlis LLP is looking for a Legal Assistant in our Workplace Law Practice group to support 2 Partners. The ideal individual should have with them labour and employment litigation experience to support a very busy practice and one who will contribute to the overall excellent level of service provided to our clients. The successful candidate should have strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The candidate should have the capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy with strong attention to detail. This is a good position for you if you are a self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills and a professional attitude.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in the preparation and completion of various labour and employment litigation documentation which includes but not limited to Applications, Responses, motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, correspondence for Superior Court, Court of Appeal, Small Claims Court, Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, CIRB and WSIB
• Track all critical due dates
• Assist in the preparation of employee handbooks, offers of employment, and termination notices
• Arrange meetings, discoveries and medications
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, as well as with various court and tribunal offices and opposing counsel(s)
• Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Heavy calendar management
• Registration of various conferences, including booking of accommodation and flight arrangements
• Submission of expenses
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Support various projects and initiatives as required.
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Takes initiative

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Why You Should Apply :

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.