Legal Administrative Assistant – Permanent

Job title:

Legal Administrative Assistant – Permanent

Company

LRO Staffing

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant – Permanent – 17634About the OpportunityOur client is a small law firm located in downtown Ottawa. They are looking for an experienced assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitor the general phone mailbox (remotely); when in the office provide front reception desk duties (greet visitors and sign for couriers)
• Managing lawyer email inbox and calendars and reply from dictations provided
• Drafting and distributing memos and correspondence
• Daily business development emails to lawyers/clients
• Mail and courier duties as required
• Booking appointments, setting up conference calls, monitoring email inbox and responding as required, and e-filing emails
• Interacting with clients, lawyers, and other staff members
• Entering and monitoring lawyers’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours
• Handling sensitive client information
• Set up boardroom for meetings (including setting up audio/visual and conference calls)
• Photocopying/scanning and other admin tasks as required
• Personal assistant duties such as booking appointments, making meal reservations or copying, mailing and tracking medical expense claims
• Other duties may be assigned or amended as required

About YouThe successful candidate will have the following:

• Postsecondary education in legal administration, office administration, office technology or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 4+ years of legal support experience is preferred
• Highly organized; takes initiative and proactive
• Any experience working in a litigation practice would be considered a definite asset
• Demonstrated ability to work in a confidential manner
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office & Adobe
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and efficient
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• A solid ability to prioritize a large workload
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when interacting with clients
• Strong oral and written communication skills. This role is English essential, but French language skills would be an asset

About the JobSalary will depend on experience. Benefits will be offered.
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How to ApplyPlease apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to . If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 17634.Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

Expected salary

$48000 per year

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 07:08:34 GMT

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