family law legal assistant
Posted on
June 18, 2024
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Employer details
Lancaster Chown & Welch LLP
Job details
_We are Niagara?s oldest (1882) law firm, located in St Catharines ? our established, and respected family law department is expanding. We are seeking a legal assistant to support the day-to-day activities of a lawyer whose primary responsibility is Family Law._
This role requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of the _Family Law Act_ and Family Law rules, court procedures including filing deadlines and initiative to work independently with a strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities will include:
* Calendar and schedule management
* Maintaining daily contact with clients and courts in a professional manner
* Preparation and drafting of correspondence and documents, where necessary
* Data entry and data management
* Prepare legal documents and/or correspondence for review
* Assist lawyer(s) with trial and hearing preparation
* Monitors proceedings for updates, schedules, and deadlines
* Perform various administrative functions, including but not limited to, conflict checks, maintain and organize client files and client lists
* Billing and collection of accounts
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* College diploma
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, lawyers and court offices
* Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure
* Ability to manage multiple priorities while paying attention to detail
* Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, strong initiative and exceptional ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere
* Strong technical skills (including Microsoft Office and DivorceMate)
* Ability to prioritize and focus.
Job Type: Full-time employment, Health and Dental Benefits, Competitive Salary
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Do you have a Law Clerk Diploma?
Experience:
* legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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LocationSt. Catharines, ON
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Salary$45,000 to $55,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9327796935
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