Legal Assistant - Family
Hybrid work! - 3 Days Work from Home
Our client, a highly regarded and well respected law firm, located in the core of downtown Toronto seeks a Family Law Legal Assistant to join its well known team. This is a full time permanent role.
In this role you will be responsible for coordinating, revising, transcribing and organizing legal and administrative documents. Keeping with practice management needs and perform other general office duties as required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative l support creating documents and correspondence through transcription and copy-typing, making revisions as necessary.
- Provide administrative support which include (but not limited to) completing expense reports, courier forms, file opening forms, photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing and creation of file folders.
- Professionally interact with all firm members and clients.
- Photocopy and/or organize documents for distribution, mailing and binding.
- Schedule and confirm appointments, meetings, and conferences.
- Prepare and generate pre-bills for monthly billing, as needed.
- Book travel and make reservations, as required.
- Organize, maintain, and accurately file correspondence, invoices and receipts via paper and digital formats.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution.
- 5+ years’ experience working within a family law practice area in a law firm.
- Solid understanding of Family Law Rules and court filing processes.
- Hands-on experience working with transactional/complex documents.
- Document specialist capability, with strong technical skills working within Microsoft Office, Divorcemate and ACL. Familiarity with DMS system is an asset.
- Solid transcription and proofreading skills.
- Familiar with developing basic Excel and PowerPoint charts.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and provide exceptional client service.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease.
If you are interested in joining a well known and congenial team, look no further!
Apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $68,000.00-$72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Experience:
- family law legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5J 2S1
