Legal Assistant, Labour, Employment and Human Rights (LEHR)

Job description

Permanent Position – Hybrid Under general direction, the Legal Assistant provides high-level administrative and practice support to legal professionals within the Labour, Employment and Human Rights (LEHR) group. The role involves managing daily practice activities, coordinating schedules and deadlines, preparing legal documentation, and supporting client service delivery in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This is a hybrid role with a required attendance of three (3) days on-site. Hours of work are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET. Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet business and client needs. Primary Responsibilities: - Practice & Calendar Management - Manage complex calendars, including scheduling meetings, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and court appearances - Monitor limitation periods and statutory deadlines and ensure timely follow-up and filings - Maintain bring-forward systems and proactively track key milestones and deliverables - Coordinate logistics and materials for hearings, mediations, and client meetings - Liaise with legal professionals to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing deadlines - Document Production & L...