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Responsibilities Include:
-Prepare various legal documents from notes, voicemail, 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 accounting procedures (billing, invoicing);
-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 7, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. We thank all candidates for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Type of Establishment Experience
- Legal firm
Type of Legal Experience (Legal or Law Clerks Only)
- Family