Junior Law Clerk / Receptionist / Intake Coordinator
Location: Midland, Innisfil, or Elmvale, Ontario Type: Full-time Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience
About the Role
Chin & Orr Lawyers Professional Corporation is seeking a Junior Law Clerk / Receptionist / Intake Coordinator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, organized, and client-focused individual who is interested in building a career in a supportive legal environment.
The successful candidate will assist with front-desk reception, client intake, file administration, and general law clerk support. Experience in family law is considered an asset, but we are also open to candidates who are eager to learn and grow into the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for clients, prospective clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and third-party service providers
- Answer phones, manage emails, schedule appointments, and direct inquiries appropriately
- Assist with client intake, including gathering preliminary information, opening files, and coordinating follow-ups
- Provide junior law clerk and administrative support to lawyers and senior staff
- Draft, format, organize, and finalize correspondence, court forms, and other legal documents under supervision
- Assist with filing, service, and document management, including use of Ontario court systems and portals where applicable
- Help organize financial disclosure, client records, briefs, tabs, exhibits, and other file materials
- Maintain diarized deadlines, court dates, client follow-ups, and other important dates
- Coordinate meetings, court appearances, conferences, mediations, and other appointments
- Support file opening and closing, billing-related administration, and general office organization
- Communicate professionally, sensitively, and confidentially with clients and other parties
- Perform other administrative and clerical duties as required
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in a law office, reception, intake, legal assistant, law clerk, or administrative role is preferred
- Experience in family law is a strong asset, but not required
- Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or related diploma is an asset; equivalent practical experience will be considered
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail, proofreading, and document formatting skills
- Professional, client-focused communication skills and sound judgment
- Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Teams, Outlook, and Excel
- Experience with practice management or family law software, such as Divorcemate, Cosmolex, Unity or similar platforms, is an asset
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow within the firm
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Supportive team environment
- Training and mentorship
- Opportunity for career growth within the firm
- Exposure to family law and general legal practice
- Benefits package
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to: [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accessibility
Chin & Orr Lawyers Professional Corporation is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please advise us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $36,000.00-$40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
