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About us

Kornblum Law is a boutique labour/employment law firm in Toronto.

Our areas of focus include employment law, human rights law, litigation, and disability law. We represent employees in the Greater Toronto Area, throughout Ontario and across Canada. We offer a friendly work environment. As a Kornblum Law Legal Assistant, you will assist 2 lawyers in our fast-paced, Toronto law firm, and you will be a valued member of our team.

We are looking for a candidate with incredible customer service, administrative and organizational skills, ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, permanent position, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of the Small Claims Court and HRTO Rules of Procedure;
• Impeccable interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with clients, team members, and counsel through phone, email and in-person;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Must work independently with little supervision;
• Well organized, quick learner and proactive professional with a positive attitude and ability to prioritize tasks, workload and time;
• Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative and legal support to lawyers;
• Proofreading, drafting, editing and preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, etc.;
• Opening and closing files;
• Communicating with clients, court, and counsel;
• Maintaining calendar for lawyers;
• Booking meetings, court appearances, consultations;
• Tracking deadlines and maintaining a follow-up system;
• Assisting with reception duties;

Job Type: Full-time

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person