legal assistant
Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Law and Civil Law Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to our legal staff and contribute to the efficient operation of our legal department. The firm mainly practices in the areas of criminal, family, civil and personal injury litigation, so a candidate with experience in these areas is required. Experience in the areas of Wills & Estates and corporate/commercial is an asset and welcomed. The ideal candidate will have experience of 4 to 7 years. Family law specific experience is preferred, however, related litigation experience may also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence
- Assist in organizing and maintaining legal files and documents
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing calendars
- Conduct client interviews and gather relevant case information
- Handle data entry tasks accurately and efficiently
- Support attorneys in trial preparation and court filings
- knowledge of various administrative tasks pertaining to accepting trust and general funds
- Answer phone calls, book consults, accept payments
- Prior general litigation based experience is required
- Experience in family and civil court filing procedures and the MIT process
Qualifications
- Proven experience in legal research, writing, and administrative tasks
- Proficiency with legal software such as esilaw/unity
- Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
- Proficiency in proofreading legal documents for accuracy
- Ability to conduct client interviews effectively
- Experience in data entry and file management
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the legal field and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Legal Assistant. Compensation will be commensurate to experience in the range of $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
Pay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person