Legal Assistant - Orillia, Canada - Russell, Christie, LLP

Description

Providing general administrative assistance such as opening and closing files, drafting accounts, and reception duties.

• Managing, organizing and maintaining an uptodate (electronic and paper) file system of client files.
• Communicating with clients to schedule meetings, to obtain information and to keep the client up to date on the status of their file.
• Preparing and assembling documents and briefs for LPAT hearings, Council Meetings and court hearings.
• Preparing Wills and Powers of Attorney, attending meetings with the lawyer to execute Wills and Powers of Attorney with clients.
• Preparing Estate Administration documents under the supervision of the Estates Clerk.
• Docketing time.
• Communicating with other lawyers and firms.
• Providing administrative support with the coordination of billings, processing expenses and payments of invoices following the firm's accounting policies and standards.
• Assisting the firm's bookkeeper with the collection of unpaid accounts.
• Providing back up assistance and support to law clerks and legal assistants, when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Post secondary education in legal assistant or law clerk or equivalent
• 13 years experience required
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Esilaw. Experience with Teraview would be an asset.
• Proven ability to prioritize workloads and manage deadlines.
• Excellent organization skills, selfmotivated and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to effectively interact with clients and all firm members in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Permanent


Salary:
Commensurate with experience.


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orillia, Ontario: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Post Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
. Remote work is not available


Salary:
$40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orillia, ON L3V 0T7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- legal assistant: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
In person