Immigration Legal Assistant / Law Clerk

Lee & Company; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique immigration law firm is seeking an in-person legal assistant to manage files, schedule appointments, and assist lawyers. Candidates should be organized and reliable, with excellent customer service skills. Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is an asset. This is a full-time role in Fredericton, Canada, offering an annual salary between $36,608 and $50,000.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a legal assistant preferred.
• Must be fluent in another language besides English.

Responsibilities

• Open and close files, maintain client list.
• Schedule appointments and hearings.
• Assist with routine correspondence and calls.

Skills

Organized

Reliable

Customer service skills

Ability to prioritize

Attention to detail

Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese

Education

Secondary School

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Company description

Lee & Company Immigration Law Firm

Job description

Entry level position

We are a boutique immigration law firm looking for a legal assistant to join our team. The position is full time in-person, hours are from 9:00 - 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.

Seeking Candidate with the following skills :

• Organized, Reliable and Punctual
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Meet deadlines
• Team player
• Ability to follow instructions
• Fluency in Mandarin and / or Cantonese language is an asset

Job Duties

• Open and close files, maintain client list
• Scan / file incoming mail, emails and faxes
• Schedule client appointments and federal court / tribunal hearing dates
• Copying and binding documents
• Schedule courier pick-ups, track and confirm deliveries
• Assist lawyers to prepare federal court / tribunal filings
• Prepare pre-bills and invoices
• Assist with routine correspondence and telephone calls
• knowledge of word, excel and outlook
• communicate effectively with clients
• perform other administrative tasks as required

Please submit your Resume AND your Cover Letter.

We thank all candidates for your interest. ONLY those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types : Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $36,608.00-$50,000.00 per year

Application question(s) :

• Are you fluent in any other languages other than English?

Education :

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience :

• legal assistant : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location : In person