Legal Assistant

Our client, a mid-sized downtown law firm, has partnered with Stacey Danley at Aplin on the search for a Legal Assistant. Joining an established family law practice, this position will provide support to a partner as well as an associate. The successful candidate will have the option of a hybrid work schedule (ideally three to four days a week in the office).

Responsibilities will include:

• Obtaining all applicable information from prospective clients to do conflict searches, open files, and enter billing information
• Preparing invoices, processing payments, and managing trust deposits
• Drafting, proofreading, and organizing documents, pleadings, agreements, certificates, and other communications
• Preparing petitions and affidavits and managing the submission of documents to court
• Managing phone calls and scheduling internal and external meetings as needed
• Organizing files and other administrative tasks as needed

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

• A minimum of two years of legal administration experience
• Family law experience is a strong asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Our client offers:

• A competitive salary depends on experience.
• 100% employer-paid benefits and an RSP plan
• Excellent training programs and opportunities for professional development
• A dynamic and flexible workplace culture
• WFH options

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