law clerk Etobicoke
Job description
A long-established sole practitioner in central Etobicoke specializing in real estate, wills, estates, contract, family and corporate law is seeking an experienced professional who is a dedicated and hardworking law clerk / legal assistant with 4+ years' relevant experience to join the team. The successful candidate will exemplify professionalism, customer service, reliability and high attention to detail.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reporting directly to principal
- Responsible for overall day-to-day operations of the firm (i.e. answer phone calls, take accurate messages, scan/copy/fax documents, schedule appointments, banking, maintain filing system)
- Accountable for the collection and entering of accurate data (maintaining data in required databases and programs from initial file opening to closing)
- Prepare sensitive documentation, correspondence and reports for the relevant practice areas
- Ensure timely responses to inquiries and requests for additional information
- Prepare accounts and reporting letters
- Communicate directly with other solicitors and law clerks in a professional manner
- Organize files, correspondence and related documents: ensure complete and accurate filing of all documents (hard copy and electronic copy)
Qualifications and Required Skills:
- Successful completion of Law Clerk / Legal Assistant certificate / diploma or equivalent relevant experience
- 4+ years practical relevant experience and current knowledge of the legal process and procedures
- Extremely high level of attention to detail and follow up
- Demonstrated discretion and experience conducting confidential business matters
- Proven organizational, interpersonal, communication and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities in a dynamic working environment
- Strong ability to work independently, efficiently and effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines
- Excellent written and proof reading skills, with attention to detail
- Strong focused work ethic, capable to work independently, take initiative and assume accountability
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe, RealtiWeb (LDD), Teraview, DivorceMate
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This position requires a candidate with the ability to work well in a busy, multi-tasking practice; someone who is a self-starter with a keen attention to detail and the ability to hold matters in strict confidence.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in our firm. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
We are taking all necessary precautions to keep everyone safe.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Etobicoke, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- legal assistant and/or law clerk: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- full G (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-06-09
Expected start date: 2023-07-04
