A firm is only as good as its people and at WeirFoulds we are committed to hiring top legal talent. We encourage you to join our team if you are a self-starter who shares our passion for exceptional client service, entrepreneurialism, client development, as well as the building and strengthening of client relationships.
Our friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture, means WeirFoulds is not only a great place to work, but a great place to develop and thrive as a professional. We support and nurture our team by consistently providing opportunities for career development and progression, enabling you to fulfil your potential and ultimately, shape the future of our firm.
Role Summary
We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant, Team Support to join our Legal Support Services team. This is a junior-level position and would be suitable for recent graduates of a Legal Assistant or Legal Administration program who have had at least one year of relevant work experience post schooling.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys fast paced environments and wants to learn, expand their skillsets, and kickstart their legal career under the close mentorship of seasoned legal assistants at the firm’s Oakville office.
In this position, you will be responsible for providing legal support to a team of Legal Assistants. The position offers a broad range of responsibilities and challenges that will utilize one’s legal knowledge and broaden one’s practice management skills. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate initiative, strong communication and organizational skills, and a desire to work in a team environment and promote a client-focused culture.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with core work hours of Monday to Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are currently operating a hybrid work model, and the successful candidate will be required to work in the office a minimum of 4 days per week.
Responsibilities
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Candidates who meet the above qualifications are asked to apply online with a copy of their resume and cover letter attached. Please click here to apply online.
Role Summary
We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our collaborative Human Resources team and play a key role in shaping an exceptional people experience. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll and benefits administration for approximately 250 lawyers and staff members, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by improving payroll and benefits processes, enhancing HRIS data integrity, and delivering exceptional service to employees across the firm. Working closely with HR, Finance, and leadership, you will ensure these essential functions operate seamlessly and bring value to the workforce, contributing to an engaged and high-performing workplace.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity – Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are currently operating under a hybrid work model, and the successful candidate will be required to work in the office a minimum of three (3) days per week. However, due to the nature of the role, some flexibility will be required both in working hours and in-office workdays.
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities
Candidates who meet the above qualifications are asked to apply online with a copy of their resume and cover letter attached (preferably together in one attachment). Please click here to apply online.
WeirFoulds welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We recognize the need to demonstrate equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.
Accommodations in accordance with applicable laws are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team at accommodations@weirfoulds.com.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.