Legal Assistant – Shewchuk Ormiston LLP

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Company Description:
Shewchuk Ormiston LLP is a law firm based in Kenora, Ontario, providing legal services across various practice areas.

Job Details:

  • Location: 214 Main Street S, Kenora, ON, P9N 1T2
  • Workplace: On site
  • Salary: $1,750 to $1,890 bi-weekly (to be negotiated) / 70 hours bi-weekly
  • Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
  • Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
  • Schedule: Day
  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Benefits: Financial benefits (Life insurance)

Qualifications Required:

  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative and legal support to lawyers
  • Prepare and review legal documents and correspondence
  • Maintain filing systems and case records
  • Assist with scheduling and client communications
  • Support daily office operations

Working Conditions:

  • On-site work only, no remote option
  • Law office environment requiring attention to detail and confidentiality

Personal Suitability:

  • Dependability
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Strong organizational skills

Eligibility:

  • Canadian citizens
  • Permanent residents of Canada
  • Temporary residents with a valid work permit
  • Not open to applicants without authorization to work in Canada

How to Apply:

  • Email: bormiston@kenoralaw.com
  • Mail: P.O. Box 1970, Kenora, ON, P9N 3X8
  • In Person: 214 Main Street S, Kenora, ON, P9N 1T2 (between 09:30 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.)
  • Application Deadline: December 23, 2025
  • Requirements: Cover letter, answers to screening questions regarding work authorization and proximity to job location; references attesting experience may be required later in the hiring process