We are looking for a legal assistant with experience in legal document production to join us full-time! Corvus Law is a boutique firm that finds its success using a collaborative approach: We are committed to providing clients with high quality service from start to finish. The successful candidate will be working directly with the managing partner.
Experience required:
1. 2 years minimum in a legal assistant role
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook
3. Completion of a Legal Office Assistant Certification is a bonus
Skills to have:
1. Attention to detail and proofreading
2. Ability to work independently and with a heavy workload
3. Ability to produce legal documentation in accordance with professional standards
4. A sense of urgency when completing tasks
5. Managing deadlines from multiple lawyers
6. Demonstrate proactive problem-solving
7. Positive and approachable demeanor
What to expect in your position:
1. Drafting letters to clients and other firms
2. Daily monitoring of email correspondence
3. Managing calendars and deadlines
4. Filing both soft copy and hard copy materials
5. Drafting legal forms and documents or other miscellaneous letters
6. Answering telephones and calling clients
7. Scheduling appointments, court proceedings, and trials
8. Making travel arrangements
9. Filing documents with court registries in accordance with the Supreme Court Civil Rules
10. Bank runs, and entry-level bookkeeping tasks
11. Preparing mail
12. Scanning and closing files
13. Practice of strict client confidentiality
14. A business-casual dress code
What we offer:
1. Full-time salary at $40,000 – $55 000 a year depending on experience
2. Benefits including dental after a 3-month probation period
3. 2 Weeks of vacation time
How to Apply:
Email your CV and resume to info@corvuslaw.ca
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person