Employment and Labour Litigation Assistant
Blaney McMurtry LLP
Employment and Labour Litigation Assistant
Why Work at Blaney McMurtry LLP?
Blaney McMurtry LLP is a multi-service 120 + lawyer firm, based in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more than sixty years, we have helped clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities through our continuing commitment to achieving results and building relationships. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service.
Our motto is “Expect the Best” and that goes both ways. At Blaney, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and supports all of our staff. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and paid vacation. Your well-being is very important to us, and this is why we offer an excellent benefit package which includes health, dental, as well as an Employee Assistance Program. If you would like to gain new skills, we have abundant training and professional development opportunities to help to achieve your personal and professional goals.
We are currently recruiting for an Employment and Labour Litigation Assistant with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Qualified applicants should have strong litigation experience as well as the ability to multi-task and support more than one lawyer. Experience with the Human Rights Tribunal or the Ontario Labour Board is considered an asset. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working within a team. Blaney McMurtry LLP is passionate about what we do, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion to join our team.
What you will be doing:
Drafting/proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents
Providing transcriptions
Managing multiple lawyers and their practices
Preparing special reports including gathering and summarizing data
Maintaining physical and electronic document system
Preparing bills of costs
Calendar and email management
Exercising initiative and judgement to relieve lawyers of administrative detail
Working with various programs such as Caselines, ACL, Conveyancer, Teraview, Divorcemate etc. as required
Opening and closing files
Collaborating with other legal assistants on larger projects
Providing back-up support for absences
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in the legal industry
Strong litigation experience
Experience with the Human Rights Tribunal or the Ontario Labour Board is considered an asset
Ability to multi-task and support more than one lawyer
Team-player attitude with strong communication skills
Thorough understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to multi-task and manage your time in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to learn
Attention to detail
Maintain strict confidentiality
Strong working knowledge with all accounting and billing procedures
Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma an asset
This position will be full time in office for the first 6 weeks, then hybrid with a 3 days in office per week.
Interested applicants should apply here. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us. Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Overtime pay
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (M5C)