Hello!
Our office specializes in real estate, wills/estates and corporate work and are looking for a new team member to act as a receptionist and legal assistant.
We have a flexible start date. Adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively on files are important for our productivity and to maintain our friendly working environment.
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in drafting documents, including probate applications, wills, annual minutes and leases;
- Answering incoming calls and greeting all clients coming into the office;
- Opening files in PC Law and inputting data using conveyancing software for real estate transactions;
- Assisting with client relations and calls to third parties such as realtors and lenders;
- Assisting with deposits and withdrawals at various banks;
- Scanning documents to Sharepoint;
- Possibility the job could evolve to include independently managing estate and corporate transactions, including assistance in drafting documents, correspondence with other solicitors, through to reporting to clients;
- Possibility the job could eventually evolve into office manager position
Access to a vehicle and driver's licence are required.
We offer paid parking at a downtown lot next to our office.
Employees are eligible for a health care spending account after completing a probationary period.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience drafting or assisting to draft documents, either within an office or through educational courses?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driver's licence (required)
Location:
- St. Catharines, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person
