Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Silcoff, Shacter Law

Silcoff, Shacter Law

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Silcoff Shacter is looking for a legal assistant with experience in an immigration law firm to join our team.

Responsibilities:

Collecting necessary documents and evidence from clients, and organizing their files up to date
Drafting correspondence with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Conducting client intake by collecting documents, opening files and scheduling meetings with clients.
Performing administrative duties and providing clerical support, including overseeing office supplies and equipment
Preparing bank transfers and monthly bank reconciliation drafts
Billing clients through PC Law and billing Legal Aid Ontario

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an immigration and refugee law firm
Experience working with PC Law and Legal Aid Ontario billing systems and experience preparing bookkeeping records
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks different tasks working under deadlines
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office and ability to navigate government portals

Education:

Post-secondary education as a paralegal, law clerk, or an immigration consultant.