Senior Legal Assistant– Labour And Employment Jobs

Assist clients with managing labour relations issues, including certification applications, unfair labour practices, collective agreement negotiations, and resolution of grievances.

Manage wrongful dismissal actions through all stages of litigation

8+ years’ experience as an Employment Lawyer in private practice or in-house

Experience dealing with employment law issues across Canada

Knowledge of Immigration Law is an asset

Draft employment and secondment contracts, termination letters, employment policies & procedures and other employment related documents.

Demonstrated leadership skills and experience navigating and presenting at all levels of organization

Significant legal experience, ideally in a large matrixed multinational company

Strong analytical, strategic vision, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Significant experience assessing, advising on risk, advising/coaching and dispute resolution in a multinational company

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Highest level of integrity and trust; highly credible and willing to express

Maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system in accordance with the firm’s standards and policy

Administrative tasks including scanning, photocopying, electronic file management, etc.

Strong technical skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other platforms such as CSO and BC Online

Entering and maintaining on a timely basis lawyer’s dockets, and manage monthly bill cycles

Legal Administrative Assistant Certification from an accredited institution

2+ years of work as a Legal Assistant with experience in the area of Labour & Employment/Litigation

Successful completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course.

A minimum of 5 years of preferred experience in the areas of Labour and Employment and Litigation.

In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures would be advantageous.

Proficiency and working knowledge in MS Office 2010, Windows 7, Worksite DMS, Elite 3E, and ACL.

To be considered for the position, candidates should meet the following requirements:

Managing and updating the calendar for lawyers, including scheduling meetings, appointments, due dates, discoveries, expert witness sessions, and other court-designated hearings.

An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.

Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.

Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.

Ability to work effectively with others by being flexible, respectful, communicating clearly, and proactively sharing knowledge and offering assistance

Knowledge of iManage and Acumin is an asset

Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements

A minimum of five years of experience as a legal assistant

Demonstrates relevant expertise, critical thinking skills and initiative to consistently deliver quality work

Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure