paralegal

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Employer details Levitt LLP

Job details

Levitt LLP is a litigation boutique law firm downtown Toronto. We specialize in the areas of labour and employment law. We are looking for a full-time law clerk or paralegal with experience in employment law who can join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to work exclusively with one partner to provide services for one special client at the firm. In this position, you will have the opportunity to take on a significant level of responsibility, including carriage of Employment Standards Branch, HRTO, and Small Claims Court matters, as well as client management duties exclusively on the employer/management side. This role is for a licensed paralegal practitioner where you will have the opportunity to attend hearings, draft pleadings, motions, and other court submissions under the supervision of a lawyer. We are looking for a candidate with ambition, drive and confidence ? someone who seeks to be challenged in the performance of their work and is looking for long-term growth potential. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be performing the following activities: * Communicating updates to the partner you will be working with, along with clients and opposing counsel; * Scheduling motions, meetings, conference calls; * Prepare first drafts of demand letters, pleadings, correspondence, agreements, affidavits of documents, court orders, administrative letters, and file closing letters; * Have carriage of some of their own files; and, * Tracking time spent on billable activities. QUALIFICATIONS: You must be a law clerk with a P1 license and have previous experience: * 2-5 years of experience in employment law is preferred; * Alternatively, 3-5 years of litigation experience is required; * Knowledge of the _Employment Standards Act, 2000;_ * Routine administrative duties; * Exceptional customer service skills both in person and on the telephone; * High degree of comfort working with lawyers, paralegals, and clients; * Strong writing skills with legal drafting experience; * You must be an excellent communicator; and, * You must be able to take initiative, think critically and solve problems. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Paid time off Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5H 3P5