I am seeking an organized and professional Legal Assistant to join our team as a legal assistant. I have been practicing law since 2015 and exclusively in family law and child welfare litigation.
The ideal candidate will possess strong clerical skills, and will preferably have at least 3 years experience as a legal assistant in litigation support. A more junior candidate or a candidate with experience in a different area of law may be considered, but would need to be a quick learner who is curious and retains knowledge.
Experience
- Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program.
- Minimum of 3 years of previous experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel is preferred.
- Proficiency in Legal Accounting Software is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for effective data entry and document management.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to provide client support.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
Duties
- Assist with management and organization of files.
- Communicate with clients, other parties, and courthouse personnel in a friendly and professional manner.
- Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence efficiently.
- Perform data entry tasks to maintain accurate client records and files.
- Schedule appointments and manage the calendar for lawyer
- Assist with administrative tasks including filing, maintaining office supplies, billing and collecting accounts for clients.
- Basic but accurate drafting of letters, pleadings, agreements, and related documents.
- Filing of documents with the Court
Part-time and full-time candidates will be considered, depending on the level of experience of the candidate. The wage will also depend on the level of experience.
CLP Family Law Group offers a smaller, more relaxed work setting as compared to a large firm. We have 3 senior family law lawyers, and a dedicated assistant for each. A successful candidate can expect to be welcomed to the group and given ample support to hit the ground running in your new role.
I thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
· Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Pay: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
