Practice Manager/legal Assistant

7 days ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Edwards Bell Jewitt LLP Full time

**PRACTICE MANAGER/LEGAL ASSISTANT**

Edwards Bell Jewitt LLP is a law firm serving Indigenous Nations, people, communities and organizations. We are based in Thunder Bay, and serve clients across Treaty 9, Treaty 5, Treaty 3 and Robinson Superior treaty areas.

We are a small, congenial firm that places emphasis on work-life balance and personal growth. We take pride in the success of our employees.

The Practice Manager/Legal Assistant will also be involved in business development and marketing initiatives for the firm..

**Skills Required**:

- **Confidence**: someone who can communicate confidently and candidly by asking for what is needed, making suggestions for improvements, and holding people accountable for following processes and delivering results. Comfortable speaking with lawyers, Chiefs, Executive Directors, and First Nations community members.
- **High Performing**: someone who is disciplined, and takes responsibility for outcomes. Highly organized, with an ability to multitask, and who enjoys taking ownership for moving tasks forward.
- **Supportive**: someone who enjoys providing excellent service, and who thinks of ways to assist whether or not asked to do so.
- **Detail-Oriented**: someone who can proofread, has an eye for design, and takes pride in making things look nice.
- **Tech-savvy**: someone who understands technology, and can help others see the value in technological innovation.
- **Reflective**: someone who knows and understands the history of colonialism in this country, and wants to work to support Indigenous self-determination and sovereignty.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Post secondary education preferred;
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and individuals;
- Knowledge of and experience with First Nations of Treaty 9, Treaty 5, Treaty 3 and Robinson Superior treaty areas;
As a firm dedicated to serving Indigenous people, we strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to apply.

We offer competitive salary and extended benefits. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this position is $47,500 to $58,000, depending on experience, qualifications and fit. Our office is based in Thunder Bay.

**Salary**: $47,500.00-$58,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thunder Bay, ON P7C 1J8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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