Legal Secretary

_With 70 years of practice in Chesley and the surrounding area, Loucks & Loucks continues to provide experienced representation in the areas of Family Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Real Estate, Agricultural Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, Estates and Estate Planning._

**Overview**

We are located in the heart of Chesley, Ontario - a rural agricultural area complimented by its scenery and welcoming sense of community. Our Firm offers competitive remuneration, a comprehensive benefits package and defined benefit pension plan, in addition to ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities.

**Responsibilities**
- Provide administrative support to our legal team, including managing schedules and appointments, drafting correspondence and legal documents where advised.
- Answering phones and directing calls to the appropriate parties.
- Maintaining and organizing client files.
- Performing other administrative tasks as required.

**Key Requirements**
- At least two (2) years of family law experience or be a graduate of a community college legal secretary program.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and typing skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work on-site (i.e. this role is not remote).
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures an asset.
- Legal secretarial experience an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

We want to help our employees build a secure future for themselves and their loved ones. As an employee, you have access to a defined benefit pension through the CAAT Pension Plan that provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options without the stress of managing it yourself and making investment decisions. Explore a career choice with a pension at caatpension.ca/pensionsfortalent.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter. Only potential applicants will be contacted for an interview.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chesley, ON N0G 1L0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- family law: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-14