Junior Legal Assistant
2 weeks ago
**Job description**
We are looking for a junior legal assistant to assist us in our established family law practice. We are small two-lawyer firm and we greatly value a collegial work environment and we’re looking for a self-motivated person to complement our team.
The position is full-time and the work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., we are located at 460 West Hunt Club Road in Nepean. While a large part of the job will be writing, organizing documents and filing, examples of typical tasks you may expect to do include:
- Financial duties include: processing client payments, under supervision, taking responsibility for the partnership’s office expenses and managing the partnership’s (non-trust) bank accounts by acquiring new services, paying bills and corresponding with service providers;
- Technical: drafting legal documents, filing documents in court, arranging for a process server, performing legal research, logging time sheets and producing draft invoices.
Experience in an office setting is an asset. Completion of a post-secondary degree from a Canadian University is required.
The successful applicant will have:
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
- Can manage priorities and follows instructions;
- Strong interpersonal skills and acts professionally;
- Strong computer skills and English language ability;
- Takes initiative and can work independently; and,
- Exercises good judgement and understands when to seek direction from us.
**Salary**: $35,000.00-$45,000.00 per year
**Salary**: $35,000.00-$45,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Clients are encouraged to meet with lawyers online and where that is not possible, there is a separate boardroom. Masks are generally encouraged in common areas.
Application question(s):
- Is your degree or diploma from a Canadian University?
**Education**:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
**Experience**:
- office: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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