Administrative Assistant – Litigation Department

Kronis, Rotsztain, Margles, Cappel LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Ontario is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support its Creditors’ Rights department. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has administrative experience, and is proficient with Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with client directives, resolving billing issues, and supporting the department with various tasks. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits after three months.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package after three months

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of administrative experience in an office environment preferred.
• Experience in a legal environment is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with client directives and firm policies.
• Work with billing and collection representatives.
• Draft correspondence and conduct searches.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our firm, in our Creditors’ Rights department. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be reliable, highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance at all times with client directives, relevant legislation and firm policies
• Working with the billing and collection representatives to resolve posting and remittance issues
• Closing files on both firm and clients’ databases
• Drafting correspondence
• Conducting searches through various systems
• Tracking firm and client data and reconciling
• Scanning and uploading documents
• Supporting the department with correspondence, faxing, photocopying, etc.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of administrative experience in an office environment preferred
• Experience in a legal environment with general working knowledge and understanding of legal terms and legal procedures is an asset
• Accounting or bookkeeping experience is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office environment (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to meet deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively individually and in a team environment in a fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities at one time

A satisfactory criminal records check will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment.

This role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package effective after three months of employment and the opportunity to work with a great team. This position is to commence as soon as possible after the selected candidate has been hired.