Legal Assistant/law Clerk

3 weeks ago


Thornhill, Canada Michelle Johal Professional Corporation Full time

Michelle Johal PC is hiring a Legal Assistant.

**Job Title**: Legal Assistant

**Location**: Thornhill, Ontario

**Position**: Full-time

1. **Client Intake**: Assist in the initial client intake process, gather essential information, and maintain accurate client records. Responsible for sending client retainer agreement and designation documents to client when counsel is retained.

3. **Financial Support**: Process client payments, and track invoices. Bookkeeping and accounting are done by third parties.

4. **Court Filings**: Manage court filings, ensuring compliance with rules.

5. **File Management**: Organize and maintain firm’s electronic files (we are paperless), ensuring they are organized and readily accessible. Access to Axon and the Digital disclosure hub will be provided. Software can be accessed remotely.

6. **Disclosure review**: Cursory review of video disclosure and pdf disclosure and required to upload to Clio practice management software.

7. **Trial Support**: Provide administrative support during trial proceedings, including preparation of trial binders but more often preparation of electronic materials and BOA using Adobe.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: Bachelor’s degree and/or law clerk or paralegal certification is preferred.
- **Organizational Skills**: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are essential. Attention to detail is important.
- **Technological Skills: Must be proficient with Zoom platform and Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Clio practice management software, the Digital disclosure hub and Axon is preferred.**
- **Confidentiality**: Uphold the highest level of confidentiality and integrity when dealing with sensitive information.
- **Adaptability**: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure, in a fast paced environment.

**Benefits**:

- The expected salary range is $50,000-$65,000 and includes a health benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Four weeks of paid vacation
- Positive and inclusive work environment
- Chance to work and collaborate with experienced counsel and students
- Opportunity for promotion to role of Office Manager and to supervise articling and summer students, and for growth and advancement

2 work related references are required. A positive reference letter from a prior employer is preferred, and copies of either transcripts or degree/diploma is required.

**About Michelle Johal Professional Corporation**

For nearly two decades, Michelle Johal Professional Corporation has represented individuals in criminal litigation, and handled thousands of cases, both big and small. We focus on cases at the Ontario Court of Justice and represent clients faced with _Criminal Code_ driving offences, domestic related allegations, and have a passion for representing youth charged under the YCJA. We have a passion for criminal law and advocating for the rights of the underdog. We are medium volume practice with a small team which includes one senior lawyer, articling and summer students, and reception services.

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Retention bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thornhill, ON L3T 7V9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-17
Expected start date: 2024-06-03


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