Responsibilities
* Providing legal support to assigned lawyers
* Revising and drafting pleadings, correspondence, and filing documentation with administrative Boards and Tribunals, including the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and civil courts
* Scheduling and coordinating meetings, conference calls, and court, Tribunal and/or Board appearances
* Opening, maintaining, organizing, and closing files in a timely manner
* Drafting legal documents and correspondence
* Docketing time
* Managing assigned lawyers’ calendars and task lists
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
* Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma, Law Clerk Diploma, and/or equivalent demonstrated expertise
* Minimum of four (4) years Litigation or Labour experience
* Proficiency with the Rules of Civil Procedure and other relevant Board and/or Tribunal processes and procedures
* Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and other professionals
* Ability to exercise good judgment
* Excellent organizational and time management skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, and docketing software, including PC Law/CLIO
* Experience working with a document management system within a law firm environment
* Quick learner with the ability to multi-task
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