Legal Assistant – Lancaster Chown & Welch LLP
Role: Legal Assistant – Corporate / Commercial
We are Niagara’s oldest (1882) firm located in St Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland – our established, and respected corporate law department is expanding. We are seeking a legal assistant to support the day-to-day activities of a lawyer whose primary responsibility is Corporate Law.
This role requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of Corporate Law including filing deadlines and initiative to work independently with a strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities will include:
- Calendar and schedule management
- Maintaining daily contact with clients in a professional manner
- Preparation and drafting of correspondence and documents, where necessary
- Data entry and data management
- Prepare legal documents and/or correspondence for review
- Monitors proceedings for updates, schedules, and deadlines
- Perform various administrative functions, including but not limited to, conflict checks, maintain and organize client files and client lists
- Billing and collection of accounts
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- College diploma
- 3 to 5 years experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, lawyers
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while paying attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, strong initiative and exceptional ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere
- Strong technical skills (proficient in Microsoft Office, Fastco. and Ecore)
- Ability to prioritize and focus
Job Type: Full-time employment, Health and Dental Benefits, Competitive Salary
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Law Clerk Program Diploma?
Experience:
- legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
