Legal Administrative Assistant Labour​/Litigation

Overview

Your Next Opportunity

McMillan has an exciting opportunity for an intermediate or senior Legal Administrative Assistant in our Toronto Employment and Labour Group/Litigation. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in managing legal and administrative aspects of the practice for three successful legal professionals.

• Act as the go‑to person for your team, providing guidance and organizational support.
• Draft correspondence as part of daily administrative responsibilities.
• Manage and organize documents within the firm’s document management system.
• Handle office and file organization tasks.
• Prepare accounts and related documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings as needed.
• Manage calendars for efficient workflow.
• Use technology to support client service in an efficient and effective manner.

• Draft court documents and pleadings, including motions and affidavits of service.
• Conduct court searches.
• Schedule applications and questionings.
• Assist with pre‑trial and trial preparation.
• Manage limitation systems.
• Support filings with the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
• Assist with immigration‑related matters.

• Legal Assistant Diploma with a minimum of 7–10 years of Employment and Labour experience.
• Experience working with the Human Rights Tribunal, Ontario Labour Relations Board, and Employment Tribunals.
• Strong litigation background, including knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Familiarity with processes of the Superior Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Labour, WSIB, and immigration procedures (asset).
• Strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong team player offering exceptional client service.
• Comfortable working with evolving technology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Desksite, Int App, and 3E or similar document management, file‑opening, and accounting software.

• Growth
• Mentorship and Support
• Training as Software Evolves
• Commensurate Compensation And Benefits Package
• Fun Work Environment
• Continuous Learning & Development
• Salary range - $60,000–$75,000 annually

If this position is you, and you reside in or around the Toronto area, we look forward to hearing from you. Please include a cover letter along with your resume when you click on the Apply Now button.

At McMillan, we embrace innovation and make strategic and thoughtful use of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). Our recruitment process remains deeply human-centric. We do not use AI to screen resumes or select candidates. Every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, and hiring decisions are made through collaborative evaluation and interviews.

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McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities and advance our firm’s values.