Legal Assistant - Brampton, Canada - Furlan Bhavsar LLP

Description

Responsibilities include:

Manage all key dates and update calendars for lawyers, including appointments, due dates, return dates and client-related activities;
Keeping informed on new Notices to the Profession, Practice Directions, Forms and Rules issued by all levels of courts and providing same to lawyers on a regular basis;
Correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, process server;
Maintain accurate contacts in database;
Arrange meetings and liaise with attendees;
Build strong working relationships with clients and contacts;
Opening & closing of client files, in accordance with firm policies and procedures and LSO guidelines;
Organize, maintain and manage the physical and electronic client files in accordance with firm policies and procedures;
Prepare or arrange litigation material, assembling pleadings and/or briefs;
Liaise with lawyers and clerks to prepare and forward client accounts;
Coordinate and process accounts receivable;
Assist other departments and/or team members as needed;
Requirements: 2+ years of family law + Estate experience;


Background in Family Law:

Familiarity with Family court processes;
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills;
Capable of presenting information in a clear and concise manner both verbal and written;
Strong technical and organizational skills;
Ability to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner;
Solid typing skills and advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) Clio, Divorcemate, Estateabase, Caselines, OneKey Portal, Bookmarking and Hyperlinking;
Problem-solving abilities;
A willingness to learn;
Positive, proactive, team player attitude with a strong commitment to client service.


What's in it for you:

Established family law firm

Convenient central Brampton location

Competitive salary which is negotiable depending on experience


COVID-19 considerations:

To protect our staff, masks must be worn.


Benefits:

• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

- legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)


Work Location:
One location