Legal Assistant - Barrie, Canada - Henderson Legal Services
Henderson Legal Services
Barrie, Canada
Verified Company
2 weeks ago
Description
'''Duties'''- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases
- Maintain and organize legal files and documents
- Schedule appointments and meetings
- Prepare correspondence and communicate with clients, opposing parties, and court personnel
- Assist in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness materials
- Perform administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls, taking messages, and managing office supplies
- Certificate in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred
- Experience as a Legal Assistant, Law Clerk or Paralegal
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Proficient in legal drafting and document preparation
- Familiarity with legal research tools
- Excellent interviewing skills to gather information from clients and witnesses
- Strong administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Clio
- Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
- Excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate records and files
- Proficient in research techniques to gather relevant case information
- Data entry skills to accurately input information into legal databases
Job Types:
Part-time, Casual
Salary:
From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours:
per week
Benefits:
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Barrie, ON L4N 9J2 (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Barrie, ON L4N 9J2: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Barrie, ON L4N 9J2
