legal assistant Remote
Job description
LEGAL ASSISTANT – EMPLOYMENT LAW
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our collegial and dynamic team. You will be supporting Labour and Employment lawyers in this fully remote position. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience, and will be open and flexible to the variety of tasks that come up in a small firm environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Coordinating client intakes
- Scheduling meetings
- Proofreading legal letters, investigation reports and other documents
- Organizing, opening and maintaining client files
- Organizing, assembling and drafting court pleadings, and books of documents
- Preparing template documents such as contracts, letters and confidentiality agreements
- Assisting with the preparation of workplace investigation reports
- Performing varying administrative duties including sending client invoices, following up on invoices and assisting with time entries
- Assisting with other duties as assigned
Core Skills & Requirements:
- Successful completion of Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma program or a minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience (litigation or employment practices preferred)
- Strong communication skills help to build relationships and provide excellent client service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Proficiency with Adobe Pro
- Experience with Clio or Sync would be an asset
- Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court rules
- Organizational and time management skills and able to manage multiple priorities in order to meet tight deadlines
- A confident self-starter, who works well both independently, and in a team environment
- Exhibits good judgment and respond well to constructive feedback.
Interested candidates should email their resume in confidence to: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM
Work Location: Fully remote but must be a permanent resident of Ontario.
Hudson Sinclair LLP values diversity in backgrounds and experiences, and encourages all candidates to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- legal assistant (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
