[In-Person, On Site – Permanent, Full-Time (subject to successful completion of probationary period)]
You will be working autonomously (full-time, in office) and also providing the support needed for the effective and efficient delivery of administration services within the firm and to clients. This position will appeal to a dynamic person who is well organized, detail-oriented, outgoing and who enjoys working as part of a team to deliver excellent client service.
Salary Range: $42K-$45K per annum (entry level position)
Job Description (full-time, in office):
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Client intake.
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File Opening/Conflict checks.
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Contact with clients, foreign associates & external governmental bodies.
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Compose, draft, revise and report documents/correspondence.
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Document filing with Courts, CIPO and foreign IP offices.
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Legal research.
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Review, update and maintain dockets.
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File management and billing.
Education and Requirements:
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Legal Assistant Certificate, Paralegal Diploma, or relevant Bachelor’s degree.
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New graduates welcome.
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As this position is on-site, the applicant must reside in the Ottawa area, and have reliable transportation to and from our Office in the St Laurent area (personal vehicle, car-pool, or reliable access to transit route).
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Must be able to legally work in Canada, and provide proof of same upon request (e.g. Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or applicable work permit).
Critical Skills:
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Strong organizational skills.
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Be resourceful with ability to take charge and complete tasks.
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Be detail oriented.
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Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Have a positive can do attitude with client service as a priority.
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Be confident and able to work on your own, with guidance or as a team.
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Be able to adapt to changing priorities.
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Be result-oriented.
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Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
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Legal Writing/Document Preparation.
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Have the ability to think independently and solve problems.
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Possess strong computer skills, including knowledge of Amicus Attorney, MS Word and Excel.
Submitting Your Application:
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To apply, please submit your application via email only at [email protected]. Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidate is found.
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Kindly submit the following: cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a copy of all your post-secondary transcripts. The subject line of the e-mail must indicate the job description, years of experience, one word describing applicant’s unique skill and favourite month of the year.
