Are you a fully bilingual, service-oriented individual with excellent administrative, organizational and time management skills? Our client, a growing legal firm in downtown Ottawa, is looking for a receptionist with administrative skills who is eager to grow within the position.

About You
You are an enthusiastic team player who understands what first-rate client service means and knows how to deliver it. You are searching for an opportunity to put your education into practice, and you understand the commitment necessary to support a busy law firm. An ambitious, self-motivated individual, you thrive in an environment that fosters relationship building and career growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls, provide information, take messages, and schedule appointments
• Greet clients and visitors
• Prepare standard legal documents (factums, motion records, affidavits of documents etc.)
• Draft, with the lawyer’s assistance, correspondence
• Provide exceptional service to the firm’s clients, and potential clients
• General administrative duties including: photocopying, filing, mail, etc.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak French
• Post-Secondary degree/diploma in a relevant discipline
• Previous experience in a legal environment a plus
• Proficiency with digital dictation essential
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Superior interpersonal and client service skills
• Professional and positive demeanour
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and set priorities are a must
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong work ethic