H&H Law Group provides a full range of legal services in Mississauga, Ontario. Employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture.
We have a great opportunity to hire a detail-oriented Law Clerk/Legal Assistant to join our practice.
Qualifications:
- One to five years experience working as a Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
- Post secondary education (Legal Assistant/Law Clerk/Paralegal)
- Sound administrative, time management, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and grammatical)
- Above average interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to be proactive and follow through.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work to deadlines
- Demonstrates sound judgement and problem-solving skills
- Above average keyboarding/computer skills (primarily Word and Outlook)
- Knowledge of the Family Rules and all relevant legislation including Divorce Act, Family Law Act, Children’s Law Reform Act
- Previous experience with LEAP Legal or Divorce Mate software is an asset
- Strong client service skills, and finally
- Exceptional docketing practice
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Management of matters from open to close: intake, retainers, directions;
- Communicating with clients, court staff, and other third parties by phone and email;
- Scheduling of appointments and court appearances along with overall management of calendar
- General administrative tasks
- Organizing and maintaining files
- Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence;
- Preparing and electronic filing of various court materials;
- Understand and apply knowledge of The Rules of Family Law
- Managing billing and accounting processes, including docket entry, preparation of client accounts and invoices
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the firm.
The ideal candidate for this opportunity will possess at least two years' experience as a legal assistant/law clerk. The candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong eye for detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to interact with professionalism and diplomacy.
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and a writing sample. We look forward to reviewing your application!
For candidates selected to move forward our first step is a 10–15 minute intro call to learn more about your experience and explore a mutual fit.
While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
