Responsibilities Include:
-Prepare various legal documents from notes, voice mail, email, and dictation.
-Organize and coordinate lawyers' schedules.
-Enter lawyers' time sheets and process monthly client billing.
-Open, maintain, and close files in a timely fashion.
-Photocopy, fax, and scan documents.
-Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
-Follow office policies and standard procedures.
Qualifications:
-Legal Assistant diploma or related with 3+ years of experience in a law firm.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
-Document management and practice management software experience.
-Combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.
Competencies and Skills:
-Strong organization and time management skills.
-Ability to meet critical deadlines.
-Ability to deal effectively with conflicting priorities.
-Build strong, collaborative, and trusting relationships.
-Ability to maintain a pleasant demeanour in difficult conversations.
-Exceptional attention to detail.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Work with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
-Knowledge of billing and invoicing procedures.
-Knowledge of legal concepts and terminology.
-Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter and resume to Monique Hein at m.hein@rslaw.com by August 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. We thank all candidates for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.