Location: 347 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 2W1
Salary: $28.21 hourly
Hours: 35 hours per week
Terms of Employment: Permanent employment, Full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 1
About Partridge Smith Law Firm
Partridge Smith Law Firm is a respected legal practice dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients. We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with some duties as a Junior Office Clerk to join our team in Peterborough. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for the legal field, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
As an Administrative Assistant, your primary duties will include:
- Coordinating the flow of information within the team.
- Opening and distributing mail and other materials.
- Scheduling and confirming appointments for clients and staff.
- Answering telephone calls, relaying messages, and responding to electronic inquiries.
- Compiling data, statistics, and other information for reports.
- Greeting clients and directing them to the appropriate contacts or service areas.
- Setting up and maintaining manual and computerized information filing systems.
- Typing and proofreading correspondence, forms, and legal documents.
- Conducting research and performing data entry tasks.
- Providing excellent customer service and maintaining the digital database.
- Performing basic bookkeeping tasks, invoicing clients, and arranging billing for services.
Qualifications
Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years in legal studies or a related field.
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years in an administrative role.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Office Suite.
- Experience with accounting software and Divorcemate Software is an asset.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and compliance requirements.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
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 Partridge Smith Law Firm, please send your resume, cover letter, references attesting to your experience, and details of your highest level of education to ssmith@thelawoffices.net.
Application Deadline: This job posting will remain active until December 30, 2024.
Important Notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to ensure its accuracy and reliability but cannot guarantee the authenticity of the job postings.
Join Partridge Smith Law Firm and be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in legal services! We look forward to your application.