Labour Legal Assistant - Greater Sudbury, Canada - WEAVER, SIMMONS LLP

WEAVER, SIMMONS LLP

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Weaver, Simmons LLP is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our Sudbury office as a Legal Assistant in our Labour and Employment Department. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide valuable administrative support to our labour lawyers, contributing to the efficient operations of the department.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Correspond with clients and other law offices as required, including document preparation.
Schedule appointments and meetings, ensuring calendars are wellorganized and conflicts are minimized.
Open and close files, maintaining accurate and uptodate records.
Provide clerical support, including data entry, file organization, and document management.
Assist in the preparation of legal documents, ensuring accuracy to established procedures.
Prepare client invoices and accounts, maintaining thorough and organized financial records.
Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks and documentation.
Effective multitasking and time management abilities to handle multiple assignments efficiently.
Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and effective correspondence.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe software, as well as experience with Zoom and other virtual platforms.
Reliable, organized, and able to prioritize responsibilities effectively.

Qualifications:

A strong administrative background or prior experience working within an office environment is mandatory.
Previous legal experience is highly valued and will be considered a significant asset.
Completion of the Paralegal or Law Clerk degree or certificate is an asset.

Weaver, Simmons LLP offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package with matched pension contributions, and a commitment to a long-term working relationship.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: