Junior Legal Assistant jobs

*** THERE IS NO REMOTE OPTION FOR THIS POSITION***

Ideals/Values

At Morelli Chertkow LLP, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of Accountability, delivering high Quality results, and building Trust with both our team and clients. We are committed to empowering our employees to take ownership of their work while maintaining the highest standards of excellence.

Job Purpose

The Senior Legal Administrative Assistant will provide vital administrative support to the lawyers, ensuring smooth daily operations within the assigned legal department. Scope of the Position

This position will work with either the Litigation, Conveyancing, Corporate or Estate Planning department, as well as other team members, law offices, clients, lenders and other relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Efficiently completes and assists with legal documentation including; drafting, formatting, proofreading, and editing legal documents such as contracts, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence.

2. Effectively conducts case management by maintaining and organizing physical and electronic case files, ensuring all documents are filed accurately and promptly to meet critical dates.

3. Effectively manages lawyers’ calendars, scheduling meetings, hearings, depositions, and other appointments.

4. Proficiently completes client management by serving as a primary point of contact for clients, handling inquiries, scheduling meetings and providing updates on case statuses when necessary.

5. Accurately handles settlement deposits, trust accounts, billing, invoicing etc. and ensuring accuracy.

6. Conducts administrative duties including answering phones, scanning, closing and filing documents, handling incoming and outgoing mail, and maintaining office supplies.

7. Self-start routine documents.

8. Mentoring and training Junior Legal Assistants

9. Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Grade 12 completion and a Legal Administrative Assistant certification and 5-years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Considerable knowledge and familiarity of legal terminology and procedures.

2. Strong ability to complete basic and complex math and accounting tasks.

3. Excellently demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.

4. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to schedule and prioritize tasks.

5. Strong ability and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

6. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

7. Excellent transcribing and ability to take direction.

8. Exceptional ability to work independently and on a team.

9. Ability to mentor and train others.

10. Proficiency and ability to learn new and legal software including; Microsoft Office Suite, and various online electronic applications and filing systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kamloops, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)
• Paralegals, Legal Assistants & Law Clerks: 1 year (preferred)