Job Description

Legal Assistant - Lancaster Chown & Welch LLPRole: Legal Assistant - Corporate / CommercialWe are Niagara's oldest (1882) and now largest law firm, located in St Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland - our established, and respected corporate law department is expanding. We are seeking a legal assistant to support the day-to-day activities of a lawyer whose primary responsibility is Corporate Law.This role requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of Corporate Law including filing deadlines and initiative to work independently with a strong attention to detail.Responsibilities will include:

• Calendar and schedule management
• Maintaining daily contact with clients in a professional manner
• Preparation and drafting of correspondence and documents, where necessary
• Data entry and data management
• Prepare legal documents and/or correspondence for review
• Monitors proceedings for updates, schedules, and deadlines
• Perform various administrative functions, including but not limited to, conflict checks, maintain and organize client files and client lists
• Billing and collection of accounts

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• College diploma
• 3 to 5 years experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, lawyers
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while paying attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, strong initiative and exceptional ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Strong technical skills (proficient in Microsoft Office, Fastco. and Ecore)
• Ability to prioritize and focus

Job Type: Full-time employment, Health and Dental Benefits, Competitive Salary**Hybrid / Flex Time work model available to be negotiated, however, must be able to report to Niagara Region office regularly**Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flextime
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Law Clerk Program Diploma?

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Expected start date: 2022-09-01