Location: Timmins, ON
Salary: $23.00 to $26.00 hourly (negotiable)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 1
About Dorrington Law Professional Corporation
Dorrington Law Professional Corporation is a general law practice dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join our team in Timmins. If you have a passion for the legal field and possess strong organizational skills, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
As a Legal Assistant, your primary duties will include:
- Coordinating the flow of information within the office.
- Opening and distributing regular and electronic incoming mail and other materials.
- Scheduling and confirming appointments for clients and staff.
- Maintaining an organized filing system.
- Establishing office procedures and routines.
- Preparing and entering correspondence and legal documents.
- Reviewing and proofreading documents to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical accuracy.
- Performing various administrative tasks as required.
Qualifications
Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
Experience: 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a similar role.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in PCLaw in the Cloud, MS Word, MS Office, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Divorcemate Software.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and maintain a large caseload effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and client-focused mindset.
Additional Information
- A valid driver’s license and own transportation are required. Public transportation is available.
Who Can Apply?
This position is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents with a valid Canadian work permit. Other candidates may also apply.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity at Dorrington Law Professional Corporation, please send your resume, cover letter, references attesting to your experience, and a letter of recommendation to jthibault@dorringtonlaw.com.
Application Deadline: This job posting will remain active until January 4, 2025.
Join Dorrington Law Professional Corporation and be part of a dedicated team committed to providing outstanding legal services! We look forward to your application.