Warren Kachur Osadetz LLP is small Calgary law firm providing a full-range of legal services, focussing on real estate, corporate commercial and litigation. We are a young, and enthusiastic group who are looking to add a new member to our team. With over 40 years of combined legal experience, we promote working hard with a work life balance to provide a high level of service to our clients.
We are currently seeking a Receptionist/Legal Support Assistant to join our team. This is an entry-level position for someone looking to experience the legal industry with the mentorship of senior level Legal Administrative Assistants and Paralegals. We are proud of our close-knit team and promote a learning environment with professional and social interaction between staff and lawyers. We are looking for a new member who is a self starter, proactive, and is looking to learn.
Responsibilities:
- Provide positive first impression to visitors of the firm; greet clients and visitors, offer tea/coffee/water
- Assist with set up and clean up for meetings
- Create internal bookings for boardrooms
- File-related data entry
- Filing
- Ordering supplies for the firm
- Coordinating courier deliveries
- Processing lawyer and office-related expenses
- Assist with social events as needed (help with planning, preparation, clean up, etc.)
- Sending out paper mail (correspondence, copying for file, labels, etc.)
- Providing support to Legal Assistants and/or Paralegals and/or Lawyers as required
- Drafting basic emails to clients and attaching necessary materials for review
- Obtaining basic searches relating to real estate
- Diarizing files
- Following up accounts receivable
- Assembling binders
- Sending out cheques for payment
- Typing dictation overflow
- File openings and closings
Qualifications:
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Strong organization, multi-tasking, and teamwork skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Professional and polished attitude communicating with others
- Legal office and administrative experience preferred
- Willingness to assist in all areas of office administration
- Willingness to learn
- Working knowledge of CLIO preferred
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our benefits include:
- extended benefits, including health and dental coverage;
- participation in firm team-building events; and
- an outgoing firm culture that provides opportunities to connect with your co- workers.
Reference Checks:
Offers of employment may be conditional upon reference checks, criminal record checks, and educational verification.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $37,000.00-$40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
