Intermediate Legal Assistant Jobs

Ability to support high level management demands with a strong attention to detail

Provide coverage for other support staff during vacations, illness and other absenteeism as requested by the Office Manager

You have an Office Administration diploma or other relevant education

You have 2 years of experience in an administrative capacity

You display strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Provide administrative support to multiple Partners and staff within the office

Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills;

Act as liaison between clients and clerks/lawyers;

5+ years of experience in plaintiff personal injury and/or medical malpractice;

Tech savvy with strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office);

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Professional and team-oriented with strong interpersonal and client service skills;

You are ready to kickstart your career with a vibrant start-up and use your knowledge of accounts and finance;

You enjoy data modelling and would love more opportunities to flex your skills in this area;

You have previous experience of using Quickbooks, Xero and/or Oracle for bookkeeping and reconciliations;

A working knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be highly beneficial but not essential;

We work remotely and flexibly because we wanted our people to have the flexibility to live wherever and however they wanted!

You love to use your initiative to improve forecasting accuracy and streamline reporting processes;

Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Filing and assisting in implementation of the new legal software

Assign retention dates to old files -Paper and electronic

Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information in accordance with ethical and legal standards.

Collaborate with legal team as required.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.

Job Title: Legal Assistant/Law Clerk

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

- Legal Assistant Certificate or Law Clerk diploma from an accredited institution;

- 2+ years of experience in an administrative role in a law office;

Job Type: Full time, permanent

·Experience as a legal assistant is preferred;

·Strong attention to detail including proofreading, grammar and editing skills;

·Excellent interpersonal skills to positively interact with clients, lawyers and other staff.

·Support lawyers and other staff;

·Draft, review and prepare routine correspondence, legal documents, and court pleadings;

·Schedule appointments, trial dates, mediations, examination for discoveries, and various other court proceedings; and

General administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, preparing binders, and file management; and

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;

Exceptional proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills;

Knowledge and ability to use MS Excel, Word, and Outlook; and

·2 – 5 years experience as a legal assistant.

Managing calendars and scheduling appointments;

Enrollment in or recent completion of a law-related degree program or paralegal certification.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.

Legal Research: Conduct legal research using online databases, libraries, and other resources to gather relevant case law, statutes, and regulations.

A secondary school diploma from a recognized institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience in providing legal or administrative support services to legal professionals.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking to staff a significant number of positions across Canada in 2022 and 2023.

CE QUE NOUS RECHERCHONS :

Nous cherchons à doter un nombre important de postes à travers le Canada en 2022 et 2023.

Maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system in accordance with the firm’s standards and policy

Administrative tasks including scanning, photocopying, electronic file management, etc.

Strong technical skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other platforms such as CSO and BC Online

Entering and maintaining on a timely basis lawyer’s dockets, and manage monthly bill cycles

Legal Administrative Assistant Certification from an accredited institution

2+ years of work as a Legal Assistant with experience in the area of Labour & Employment/Litigation

Excellent organizational skills and time management

DEC in Paralegal techniques or equivalent experience

Five to seven years of relevant experience

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools and suite, such as Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Effective team player with strong communication skills

Gather information requested on legal entities for due diligence purposes in connection with transactions, banking matters, insurance, and investments

Maintain case management/tracking database; capture potential new client/client information and track

Currently enrolled in a cooperative education program

Education in paralegal studies or business administration is an asset

Experience in legal support or customer service is an asset

Experienced with GSuite and Microsoft Office

Provides excellent customer service to clients by responding to email, phone and walk-in inquiries

Strong time management, organizational and multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize and work under pressure to meet strict timelines.

Calendar management for the Director and provide general administration support from time to time.

Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent with minimum of 3 years experience as litigation legal assistant.

In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.

Experience in records retention, filing and general office procedures.

Knowledge of governance policies and support as it applies to Boards and Committees is considered a strong asset.

We offer a competitive salary, free parking and comprehensive health/medical benefits.

Prior experience in legal assistance is preferred

Provide administrative support to lawyer

Legal assistant diploma is preferred

Successful completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course.

A minimum of 5 years of preferred experience in the areas of Labour and Employment and Litigation.

In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures would be advantageous.

Proficiency and working knowledge in MS Office 2010, Windows 7, Worksite DMS, Elite 3E, and ACL.

To be considered for the position, candidates should meet the following requirements:

Managing and updating the calendar for lawyers, including scheduling meetings, appointments, due dates, discoveries, expert witness sessions, and other court-designated hearings.

Offers of employment may be conditional upon reference checks, criminal record checks, and educational verification.

Excellent English oral and written skills

Strong organization and teamwork skills

Sending out paper mail (correspondence, copying for file, labels, etc.)

Drafting basic emails to clients and attaching necessary materials for review

Assisting with copying and scanning

Experience providing advice and guidance on administration issues to support the decision making of senior management.

experience providing advice and guidance on administration issues to support the decision making of senior management.

Coordinate routine Cost Centre management activities with the Cost Centre Managers and the Business Management team.

Liaison and coordination with the Business Management Team.

Provide daily support to the Cost Centre Managers

Perform data entry activities,and also extract and analyze databy using a variety of software systems.

Manages file opening process, including gathering and researching information for client intake process;

Must be enrolled or have completed a Post-secondary education with a focus on legal administration or equivalent

Excellent knowledge of PATTSY, MS Office Suite including: Outlook and Word;

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Coordinates legal professional month end billing, responsible for docket entry, generating and editing prebills and preparing invoices for client distribution;

Prepares cheque requisitions and process amounts when appropriate;

Previous office experience or a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma.

Manage and track due dates and deadlines, especially in respect of litigation files.

Microsoft 365 suite of applications, including experience with creating, numbering, styling and rebuilding documents.

Writing skills necessary to draft and proofread documents and correspondence.

Provides administrative support which includes proofreading, revision and preparation of documentation.

The ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.