Legal Assistant - Charlottetown, Canada - Campbell Lea

Description

Campbell Lea Barristers & Solicitors

Position :
Legal Assistant

Location :
Charlottetown, PE


Term:
Full-Time, Permanent


Salary:
Starting from $38,000 - $50,000 commensurate with experience

Campbell Lea Barristers & Solicitors is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join the firm for a Full-Time, Permanent position.

Campbell Lea is a full-service independent law firm in Charlottetown.

Joining the team at Campbell Lea means joining a focused team committed to the continuous development of our people and the resources essential to delivering effective legal services to our valued clients.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary liaison between the assigned lawyer and clients, maintaining a consistent and high degree of professionalism and courteousness;
• Drafting various legal documents such as motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, bill of costs, cost outlines, writs of seizure and sale, correspondence, etc.;
• Handle administrative tasks including but not limited to:
• Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of local correspondence;
• Filing of Court documents;
• Receive and make telephone calls;
• Operating office equipment (photocopiers, fax, binding machine, etc.); and
• Maintain accurate filing;
• Assist with coverage of the main Reception area, including but not limited to managing incoming calls, booking meeting space and managing appointments, and opening and routing of mail;
• Calendar management, including scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and managing key deadlines; and
• File management tasks, such as recording and processing of time sheets, preparing prebills, running conflict searches, closing completed files, and managing file storage.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Trustworthy and responsible, able to be proactive, self motivated, and reliable
• Strong Microsoft Office experience skills including MS Word and Excel
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Flexibility to adapt to the different tasks, needs of the clients and lawyers
• Previous administrative experience required
• Previous legal administrative experience considered an asset

Christine Handrahan
Office Manager


Pay:
$38,000.00-$50,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person