Administrative/Legal Assistant

We are looking for a full-time Administrative Legal Assistant to join our team. We are a multi-service boutique law firm that offers a team approach to our clients’ legal matters.

Prior experience in a law firm or office setting is an asset but not required. We will provide on-the-job training.

The role will require the following undertakings:

• Front desk administration which includes responding to walk-ins and phone inquiries, communicating with clients in person, by phone, and by e-mail.
• Fulfilling general maintenance and support needs of the office by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and maintaining paper and electronic files.
• Reviewing and preparing legal documents for the lawyers and filing them with the courts.
• Financial work including invoicing, processing payments and maintaining client ledgers, as well as accounts receivable and payable.

Looking for a professional with the following key attributes:

• High level of discretion and confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written and oral.
• Organized and able to balance a varied workload.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.