Junior Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Lendor & Guest LLP Full time

**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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