Job Title: Part-Time Legal Assistant – Refugee and Immigration Law
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Part-Time Legal Assistant to support our legal practice specializing in refugee and immigration law. The primary focus of this role is on office finance management, including time docketing, billing, and financial data entry, with additional responsibilities for collecting client information and coordinating evidence collection with translators. A key focus of this position is to serve our Farsi-speaking clients, ensuring clear communication and efficient support tailored to their needs. Initial training will require your physical presence in the office, but most responsibilities can be handled remotely thereafter. This role requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week and begins with a three-month probationary contract, with the potential for a longer-term position based on performance.
Duties:
- Focus on office finance management, including time docketing, billing, and financial data entry.
- Complete and organize legal forms, applications, and submissions.
- Prepare and organize legal documents, and Legal Aid billing.
- Maintain accurate case files, ensuring accessibility and compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Collect client information and convey it in English for the lawyer’s review.
- Communicate with clients to collect evidence and coordinate with translators to ensure timely processing.
- Manage deadlines for effective case management.
- Submit required documentation to relevant authorities and agencies.
- Provide clerical support, including answering phones, filing, and managing correspondence.
- Collaborate with the legal team on various projects to ensure timely completion.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidates with a background in legal education, immigration/refugee experience, familiarity with the uLaw application, or experience in Legal Aid services are preferred; however, applicants without these specific qualifications but with a strong interest in the role are also encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Additional pay:
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M6H 4H5
Application deadline: 2024-11-11
Expected start date: 2024-11-11
