Legal Office Assistant - Mississauga, Canada - Dhillon Legal Services

Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist Paralegal in preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Conduct legal research using Lexis-Nexis or other legal databases
• Organize and maintain client files and case documents
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings
• Prepare correspondence and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness files
• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and photocopying

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 years of experience as a legal assistant or similar role
• Proficiency in legal drafting and document preparation
• Strong clerical and organizational skills
• Familiarity with project management software such as iManage is a plus
• Excellent data entry skills with attention to detail
• Ability to proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong administrative skills to join our legal team. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you are a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.


Salary:
From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)


Ability to Commute:

• Mississauga, ON L5T 2K9 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mississauga, ON L5T 2K9: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person