Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team to assist with family and corporate law. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to lawyers by performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

- Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and maintaining organized case files.
- Exhibit excellent phone etiquette while communicating with clients, courts, and other legal professionals.
- Assist in legal drafting by preparing documents such as pleadings, motions, and correspondence under the supervision of lawyers.
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness before submission.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical files to ensure easy access to case materials.
- Support lawyers in trial preparation by compiling evidence and organizing exhibits. - Utilize legal software such as Clio, Realti Online, and other tools as needed.

Qualifications

- Proficient in clerical tasks including data entry, filing, and document management.
- Excellent phone etiquette with strong verbal communication skills.
- Experience in legal drafting is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail in proofreading documents.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Experience

- 1+ year experience as a legal assistant/paralegal required.

- Paralegal or Legal Assistant Certification is a must.

If you possess these qualifications and are eager to contribute to a supportive legal team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Legal Assistant.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have a paralegal or legal assistant certification?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

legal assistant: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person