Legal Assistant Labour
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Dentons
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Legal Secretary
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Law/Legal
Legal Secretary
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Legal Assistant, Employment & Labour
Legal Assistant, Employment & Labour
Toronto, ON, CA
Mar 10, 2026
Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.
Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026);
Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2026).
This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada's Global Law Firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Legal Assistant within our Employment | Labour Department requires a unique blend of skills and experience. You must demonstrate strong technical skills and knowledge to accurately and efficiently manage the production demands of the Employment | Labour practice and also possess proven abilities to proactively support the management of the practice, including client relationship management. The position will require a polished, confident and reliable assistant who is able to manage multiple priorities.
You are highly organized, discreet and have a client first approach to work. You are professional and possess a high degree of business maturity.
Generally, the hours of work are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however due to the nature of this role, flexibility is required. Pre-authorized overtime may be required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the new business intake and file opening process by collecting relevant client information, performing conflict searches, drafting and circulating engagement letters, and ensuring all necessary documents are completed, returned, and processed in compliance with firm protocols, with minimal supervision.Prepare and draft legal documentation (from precedents) such as termination letters, termination packages, employment agreements and amendments, client policies, handbooks, mediation briefs, demand letters, and other related correspondence.Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings, pleadings, and filing requirements.Assemble and prepare mediation and arbitration briefs, hearing binders, and related materials to support counsel throughout the dispute resolution process.Manage communications and correspondence by phone, voicemail, email, and mail.Oversee and manage all administrative functions throughout the matter lifecycle, ensuring the effective coordination, transfer, and closure of files in compliance with firm protocols and standards.Review, proofread, and prepare client and other business materials, including client documents, reports, memos, briefings, presentations, forms, and other items ensuring accuracy and completeness.Arrange for service and filing of documents and related instructions to process servers / agents, and for periodic acceptance of service of documents.Prepare and maintain a system for routine file review (bring-forward), diarizing court dates, meetings, and appointments.Process incoming and outgoing mail, including maintenance of email accounts.Deal with and respond to client inquiries and conducting follow up, as required.Manage files and records per the policy of the firm and maintaining precedent systems as may be required.Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, send invitations, and reminders.Coordinate and arrange travel, including hotel, flight, and transportation reservations.Submit business and travel expenses for reimbursement.Enter and maintain lawyers’ time entries and coordinate with Accounting Department as required.Actively support the Legal Support Team in accordance with the firm’s standards and best practices.Other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS
Post-secondary education in Legal Administration and / or Law Clerk Diploma preferred.Minimum of 5 years work experience in a legal…
Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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