legal assistant Orillia
Job description
RUSSELL, CHRISTIE, LLP is a well-established law firm in Orillia, Ontario. At Russell, Christie, LLP we take pride in providing exceptional services to our clients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with, and learn from, experienced lawyers and administrative staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting various lawyers and clerks in the areas of Municipal Law (including Municipal Real Estate files) and Civil Litigation.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
· Providing general administrative assistance such as opening and closing files, drafting accounts, and reception duties.
· Managing, organizing and maintaining an up-to-date (electronic and paper) file system of client files.
· Communicating with clients to schedule meetings, to obtain information and to keep the client up to date on the status of their file.
· Preparing and assembling documents and briefs for LPAT hearings, Council Meetings and court hearings.
· Preparing Wills and Powers of Attorney, attending meetings with the lawyer to execute Wills and Powers of Attorney with clients.
· Preparing Estate Administration documents under the supervision of the Estates Clerk.
· Drafting and proofreading correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions including letters, emails and other documentation.
· Docketing time.
· Communicating with other lawyers and firms.
· Providing administrative support with the coordination of billings, processing expenses and payments of invoices following the firm’s accounting policies and standards.
· Assisting the firm’s bookkeeper with the collection of unpaid accounts.
· Providing back up assistance and support to law clerks and legal assistants, when needed.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications
· Post secondary education in legal assistant or law clerk or equivalent
· 1-3 years experience required
· Experience using Microsoft Word and Esilaw. Experience with Teraview would be an asset.
· Proven ability to prioritize workloads and manage deadlines.
· Excellent organization skills, self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks.
· Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
· Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to effectively interact with clients and all firm members in a demanding environment.
· Ability to work in a team environment.
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Please send in your resume and cover letter to the attention of Irene Potter at [email protected]. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orillia, Ontario: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Post Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person. Remote work is not available
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orillia, ON L3V 0T7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
