Job Description

Legal Assistant - Family

Downtown Toronto

Our client, a highly regarded and well respected Family Law firm, located in the core of downtown Toronto seeks a Family Law Legal Assistant to join its well known team. This is a full time permanent role. This client will consider any level of Family Law experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and clerking support creating documents and correspondence
• Provide administrative support which include (but not limited to) completing expense reports, courier forms, file opening forms, photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing and creation of file folders.
• Professionally interact with all firm members and clients.
• Photocopy and/or organize documents for distribution, mailing and binding.
• Schedule and confirm appointments, meetings, and conferences.
• Prepare and generate pre-bills for monthly billing, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Skills required:

• Legal Assistant, Law Clerk or Paralegal Certificate/Diploma from an accredited institution.
• Experience working within a family law practice area in a law firm.
• Solid understanding of Family Law Rules and court filing processes.
• Hands-on experience working with transactional/complex documents.
• Document specialist capability, with strong technical skills working within Microsoft Office, Divorcemate and ACL.
• Solid transcription and proofreading skills.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and provide exceptional client service.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease.

If you are interested in joining a well known and congenial team, look no further! Apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.