Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to support our legal team in various administrative and research tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong proofreading, research, and writing skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional legal environment, contributing to case preparation and document management. The position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Duties
- Assist with legal research to gather relevant case information and precedents
- Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and filings with accuracy and attention to detail
- Manage case files through organized filing systems, both electronic and physical, ensuring easy retrieval of documents
- Perform data entry tasks related to case management systems and maintain accurate records of case activities
- Support team with project management tasks, including scheduling, document tracking, and deadline monitoring
- Conduct interviews and gather information from clients or witnesses as needed for case preparation
- Handle administrative duties such as answering phones with professional phone etiquette, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars
- Assist with document organization for application filings and ensure compliance with procedural requirements
- Provide general clerical support including copying, scanning, and maintaining office supplies
Qualifications
- Proven experience in administrative or clerical roles within a legal setting preferred
- Experience related to Immigration files inside Canada is a must.
- Strong proofreading, writing skills, and attention to detail essential for drafting legal documents
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in data entry and filing systems—both electronic and physical—required
- Effective communication skills including professional phone etiquette
- Ability to perform legal research effectively and efficiently
- Prior experience in interviewing clients or witnesses is advantageous
- Knowledge of legal drafting standards and procedures preferred
- This position offers a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in developing their career within the legal field while supporting a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in legal services.
Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
