Our law firm client is hiring a Junior Legal Assistant who will provide in-office administrative and clerical support to lawyers, paralegals, and other legal professionals. This in-office role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who is beginning a career in the legal field and is eager to develop practical experience in legal administration, document management, client communication, and file organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and file correspondence, pleadings, retainer agreements, forms, and other legal documents.
• Handle document production, information collection and disclosure.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, service providers, and internal team members.
• Assist with opening and closing files, conflict checks, intake information and accounts payable.
• Organize, maintain, and update physical and electronic client files in accordance with office procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Receive, sort, scan, save, and distribute incoming mail, email, courier packages, and other documents.
• Perform general office duties, including photocopying, scanning, filing, data entry, and reception support when needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a legal administrative assistant, legal office administration, paralegal, or related program is preferred.
• Previous legal office, administrative or customer service experience is an asset and is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and proofreading ability.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.