Family Law Legal Assistant

Family Law Legal Assistant – Full-time

What are you looking for?

• Being part of a cohesive team that promotes collaboration and teamwork
• Working in a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Strength of a big firm with the culture of a small firm
• Subsidized downtown parking
• Working within a state-of-the-art building

Who are we looking for?

We are currently seeking a Family Law Legal Assistant for our Family Law department. This position will require you to provide administrative support to the Family Law group. Our ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education (Legal Assistant/Law Clerk/Paralegal), will have a minimum of 0-3 years relevant experience, and/or a sound working knowledge of this area.

Qualifications:

•    Post-secondary education (Legal Assistant/Law Clerk/Paralegal)

•    0-3 years relevant experience, and/or a sound working knowledge of this area.

•    Sound administrative, time management, and organizational skills.

•    Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and grammatical)

• Above average interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be proactive and follow through.
• Superior communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work to deadlines
• Strong client service skills, and finally
• Above average keyboarding/computer skills (primarily Word and Outlook)

Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing files
• Preparation of retainer and referral agreements
• Paying invoices
• Managing billing and accounting processes, including docket entry, preparation of client accounts and invoices
• Filing, scheduling meetings, client intakes, and day to day client communication
• Generating accounts
• General administrative tasks
• Organizing and maintaining files
• Taking cold calls

Please submit your resume by clicking below “Apply Now”. Deadline for submissions of resumes is Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

We are a cohesive team, and being a team player as well as having a strong technical ability and a positive attitude will make you an ideal choice candidate. 

We offer a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications. Our comprehensive in-house training and ongoing support is of the highest level.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits.