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Criminal Law Firm - Legal Assistant

Job ID: 7606

Level: Junior

Description:

Our law firm client is currently seeking a qualified and motivated legal assistant to join their committed legal defence team. They are a well-respected, close-knit, criminal litigation firm ranging in age and experience. They practice almost exclusively in the area of criminal defence and defend a wide variety of cases. Their clientele is varied and they attend all levels of court.

The position of legal assistant includes such responsibilities as:

Professional interactions in-person and by telephone with clients;

drafting correspondence and editing, formatting, printing, and revising letters, memos, court forms, labels, etc.;

organizing and maintaining client files;

communication with court registries, filing of court documents, and scheduling of court appearances; and

administrative tasks including maintaining a dynamic calendar of lawyers’ appearances, answering phones, daily filing, file organization, opening and closing files, maintaining office supplies; preparation of invoices, the making of case books etc.

Qualifications:

LAA certification from a recognized institution;

Excellent oral and written English language skills;

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook in addition to general computer literacy;

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; and

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.

 

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.  Range is $41,000-$43,000.

Send your resume via email to info@evalee.ca