Summary:

We are a boutique legal firm located across the road from the Broadway Shopping Centre. We are seeking a mature highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to the office and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to multitask, and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities:

Legal:

• Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system
• Filing pleadings with court clerk.
• Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
• Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys.

Administrative:

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner

• Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate person or department
• Schedule appointments and meetings
• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and photocopying
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Provide general administrative support to the team as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience with Lexis Nexis Affinity would be highly regarded
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Schedule

• Full-time or 3 day Part time considered
• 7.6 hour shift

Benefits:

• Friendly supportive workplace
• Referral program

• Monthly team lunch