Litigation Legal Assistant - Floater

About the Company
Our client, a prominent litigation boutique firm in downtown Toronto is hiring a Floater Legal Assistant to provide administrative legal support to their Labour and Employment Practice Group.

About the Role
As the Litigation Legal Assistant - Floater, you will primarily be responsible for providing legal and administrative support to the Labour and Employment Group. You will:

• Prepare correspondence and legal documentation for review, including court documents and documentation for administrative tribunals (OLRB and HRTO).
• Assist with the coordination of hearings and trials, monitor court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements with various levels of courts.
• Prepare and finalize docket entry in preparation for the Billing team.
• Calendar and deadline management, including scheduling of meetings, tickler/reminder systems, etc.
• Open and close files, both electronical and physical.

The Offer
The firms offers a uniquely congenial working environment, not standardized in the space. They offer competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, comprehensive health and dental benefits, bonus plans and a hybrid working schedule. Salary: $50,000 to $70,000

What You Bring
As the ideal candidate, you possess 4+ years' experience as a legal assistant and/or floater in a fast-paced litigious environment (direct labour and employment experience is preferred). You have successfully obtained a legal administration certification/diploma through an accredited institution or relevant experience. You are versed in the entire MS Office Suite, Adobe, a DMS and billing software.

Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.