Paralegal

Join our awesome team! Kornblum Law Professional Corporation, a Toronto-based employment law firm, is seeking a paralegal for a permanent full-time position starting summer 2020.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of the Small Claims Court and HRTO Rules of Procedure;
  • Impeccable interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with clients, team members, and counsel through phone, email and in-person;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Must work independently with little supervision;
  • Well organized, quick learner and proactive professional with a positive attitude and ability to prioritize tasks, workload and time;
  • Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
  • Legal Assistant/ Law Clerk or Paralegal Diploma.

About Us:

Kornblum Law is a boutique labour/employment law firm in Toronto. The firm was founded by Ryan Kornblum, a Western Law graduate and highly respected employment lawyer.

Our areas of focus include employment law, human rights law, litigation, and disability law. We represent employees in the Greater Toronto Area, throughout Ontario and across Canada. We offer a friendly work environment. As a Kornblum Law paralegal, you will assist 2 lawyers in our fast-paced, Toronto law firm, and you will be a valued member of our team.

We are looking for a candidate with incredible customer service, administrative and organizational skills, ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, permanent position, Monday to Friday.

You can learn more about us by visiting our website at lostjob.ca.

Paralegals

Paralegals at Kornblum Law will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • Providing administrative and legal support to lawyers;
  • Proofreading, drafting, editing and preparing legal documents and correspondence
  • Filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, etc.;
  • Opening and closing files;
  • Communicating with clients, court, and counsel;
  • Maintaining calendar for lawyers;
  • Booking meetings, court appearances, consultations;
  • Tracking deadlines and maintaining a follow-up system;
  • Assisting with reception duties;

Compensation:

This position provides a competitive salary.

Application Deadline:

All interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter by email to our hiring manager Kailee Smoskowitz.

ksmoskowitz@kornblumlaw.ca

 

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.