Job Description

Giggey & Despatie is looking to hire one (1) full-time

Legal Assistant

to work in the areas of family law, real estate, civil litigation and small claims. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and should have strong organizational, writing and computer skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

:

Reception, answering and directing phone calls, scheduling court dates and client appointments Electronic court filing Drafting correspondence and memoranda Transcribing dictation Billing Inputting and updating data Corresponding with clients in person and via e-mail Client intake and opening files Filing (both electronic and paper files) Record keeping, and more.
The successful candidate must be an organized, detail-oriented team player, who is able to handle multiple deadlines and completing tasks, as well as able to provide accessible, friendly and efficient customer service.

Qualifications:

Experience working as a legal assistant/law clerk is an asset, as is experience working with LEAP, Unity and/or Teraview. Excellent computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Office, and experience with, or ability to learn, other software programs such as the ones listed above. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. The ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work, with the ability to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary. The ability to communicate effectively with other firm members, independently, as well as in a team environment.
Giggey & Despatie LLP offers a competitive salary as well as health, dental, disability and life insurance benefits.

Rate of pay may increase depending on experience. Please apply through Indeed. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person