Legal Assistant Indigenous Law
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20-08-2024
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Job Description
Legal Assistant (Indigenous Law)
Are you looking for a stimulating and dynamic job opportunity Do you want to be part of a team that believes in your potential and a law firm that will help you advance in your career This position is for you! We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant for one of our clients in the legal industry.
Whats in it for you:
Annual salary of $60.000 to $70.000.
Permanent fulltime position (35 hours per week).
During the summer enjoy a schedule that gives you Friday afternoons off from July to Labor Day (summer schedule).
Worklife balance promoting wellbeing and productivity through a hybrid model.
Mobile leave hours to use at your convenience throughout the year.
Provided computer equipment for your home office and an allowance to set it up according to your needs.
Accessible management team and a humane environment.
Several internal committees including a social committee responsible for your entertainment as well as a committee focused on physical and mental wellbeing.
Casual dress code allowing you to wear jeans daily.
Employerpaid group insurance coverage.
Telemedicine service to avoid long waits at the doctors office.
Simplified retirement plan with employer contributions.
For parents of young children a 50% reimbursement program with our caterers for readytoeat meals.
Employee assistance program because we care about your wellbeing.
Responsibilities:
Proactively support professionals in managing and tracking their cases.
Coordinate schedules and ensure followups for all appointments meetings hearings events and committees attended by the assigned professionals.
Participate in the development of the template bank.
Ensure deadlines are met and track client files and deliverables.
Professionally and courteously handle reminders and followups with current and potential clients.
Prepare the required documentation for various scheduled events.
Proofread and correct documents.
Handle file openings and billing.
Prepare expense allocations.
Perform various other administrative tasks as needed.
What you will need to succeed:
Diploma in secretarial studies legal secretarial studies or equivalent training.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in legal secretarial work litigation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word (intermediate/advanced) Outlook and Excel.
Knowledge of Ma tre and iManage Work 10 software (an asset).
Bilingualism in spoken and written English and French is required to support lawyers with an anglophone client base.
Clientoriented courteous and professional demeanor.
Sense of responsibility attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
Team spirit and initiative.
Why Recruit Action
Recruit Action (agency permit: AP2000003) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full Time
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