Legal Assistant, Employment & Labour

Dentons

Base: $75,000 – $85,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Employment and labour law knowledge
Legal document preparation
Client relationship management
Dentons is a global law firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries, recognized as an employer of choice in Canada

Job Summary

  • Dentons is a global law firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries, recognized as an employer of choice in Canada.
  • The Legal Assistant role requires managing multiple priorities including legal documentation, client communications, and administrative functions within the Employment and Labour practice.
  • Dentons offers a comprehensive total rewards package including extended health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and learning and development programs to support employee growth.

Matching Summary

Dentons is a global law firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries, recognized as an employer of choice in Canada.

Salary

Base: $75,000 – $85,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Inclusive and flexible benefits including health, mental health, retirement savings, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Employment and Labour law knowledge
  • Legal document preparation
  • Client relationship management
  • Court and tribunal procedure expertise
  • Legal software proficiency
  • File and calendar management

Nice-to-have

  • Team collaboration skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Problem solving ability
  • Professional client manner
  • Ability to work independently

Key Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Legal Administration or Law Clerk Diploma preferred
  • Minimum 5 years legal environment experience
  • Exposure to Litigation or Employment and Labour law
  • Knowledge of Employment Standards Act and related legislation
  • Proficiency with legal software and electronic filing systems
  • Minimum 60 wpm typing speed
  • Experience transcribing dictation

Work Rights

Not specified

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