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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal administrative support, including managing calendars, organizing documents, and preparing correspondence. Proficient in utilizing technology and document management systems to enhance efficiency in a legal environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal Assistant ExperienceFamily Law KnowledgeDocument Management SystemsAttention To DetailExcellent Communication Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Appointment SchedulingFile ManagementConflict SearchesDrafting CorrespondencePreparing AccountsIssuing OrdersUpdating RecordsServing DocumentsUsing Case CenterCash Receipt Management
Soft Skills
Strong Work EthicOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationAbility To Receive Feedback
Tools & Technologies
DivorceMateACLDocument Management SystemsHybrid Work Technology
Industry Keywords
Family Court ProceedingsLegal DocumentationRetainer DocumentsPrivacy DocumentsTeleconferences
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Answer the phone and handle cold calls
- Schedule appointments
- Open and close files and conduct conflict searches
- Organize retainer and privacy documents
- Maintain detailed paper and electronic filing systems
- Maintain the lawyer’s calendar and an effective bring forward (BF) system
- Prepare accounts, deposit cash receipts, and pay invoices
- Draft correspondence to clients and lawyers
- Set up teleconferences, case conferences, and settlement conferences
- Issue Orders
- Update Continuing Records and Motion Records
- Serve and file documents for family court proceedings
- Use Case Center to upload and organize court documents
Requirements
What you’ll need- 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role
- Experience in family law is an asset
- Knowledge of DivorceMate is an asset
- Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- A strong work ethic
- Ability to work effectively on a team and individually
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to receive feedback
- Experience with technology and working in a hybrid environment
- Experience with ACL and Document Management Systems is an asset
- Updated resume and cover letter required for application
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Parking/Transit reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Eligibility for salary adjustments and/or performance-based incentive bonuses
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and continued support from the Learning and Development team
- Hybrid work arrangement