Job Description

Administrative Assistant:

MFC Law Professional Corporation is a boutique family law firm located in Guelph, Ontario. The firm is looking for a administrative assistant. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years experience as an administrive assitant in a law firm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Answers incoming telephone calls, and scheduling appointments, maintains lawyers calendar; Scanning, photocopying, faxing and filing documents; Maintaining and organizing files (electronic and physical); Case management, including monitoring calendars and deadlines; maintaining a tickler system; Communicating with client's including updating clients on matter status/progress and taking messages; Document collection, preparation and drafting, including the collection and maintenance of disclosure, drafting pleadings, financial statements, briefs, and other legal documents; Meet with clients to review and execute materials; General administrative duties including maintenance of office supplies;

Skills:

Strong attention to detail; Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment; Ability to work independently; Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly both in written and verbal forms; Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills; Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel; Experience working with Divorcemate and legal management software (experience with Clio is an asset); Strong organizational and time management skills.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years working as an administrative assistant at a law firm; College Diploma is an asset; University degree is an asset;

Compensation

The firms offers a competitive salary and a respectful place to work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Work from home
Work Location: In person