We are looking for a self motivated Legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Administratively support and attend trials
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars

Skills

• Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in English
• Working knowledge of case management software
• Excellent secretarial and organisational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Legal Assistant certification or diploma

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Clients required to wear masks. Most meetings are remote

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Personal injury law: 3 years (Preferred)
• Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations