Employment and Labour Law Clerk

Responsibilities:

Act as the go‑to person for 1 Partner and 2 associates, providing guidance and organizational and administrative support
Draft correspondence, court documents, and pleadings, and assist with the preparation and filing of legal documents
Manage and organize documents within the firm’s document management system (Clio)
Manage multiple inboxes, multiple calendars, filing deadlines, scheduling meetings, and maintaining an organized system for legal documents and case files
Communicating professionally and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court offices
Reviewing and analyzing legal documents for accuracy and compliance in accordance with the Rules
Prepare, review and process client invoices for the Partner and 2 associates (management side only)
Assist the Partner with operational responsibilities such as delegation of work, supervision of students and clerks, organizing, planning Firm events, and marketing
Managing and assisting the Partner with other duties as required to ensure that their practice is running smoothly
Ability to anticipate next steps in with files and maintain an effective bring forward system to ensure matters proceed to next steps in timely manner
Handle office and file organization tasks

Requirements:

3-5 years’ experience as a law clerk in a boutique law firm setting (labour and employment law is an asset)
Proficiency with the Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of the Small Claims Court (Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rules, Ontario Labour Relations Board is an asset)
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask, anticipate needs, and prioritize effectively
Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team setting
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Experience with Clio or similar document management and file‑opening software
4 days in office/1-day WFH
Ideal candidate thrives on being busy, self-sufficient, highly organized with the ability to multi-task; doesn’t need handholding; takes initiative and is proactive and forward thinking when it comes to knowing lawyers’ files and deadlines. Candidate should be able to grasp things quickly with confidence and little instruction

Compensation:

If interested, please send your resume to Grace Lu at Grace@ZFLLaw.ca.

Employment and Labour Law Clerk