Legal Assistant

Barriston LLP; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Pension plan

Annual vacation

10 paid sick days

Job summary

Barriston LLP in Huntsville, Ontario is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our real estate, corporate, wills and estates teams in an in-office capacity.

You will assist with administrative tasks, document preparation and client communications, working closely with lawyers, assistants and law clerks to ensure a smooth client experience. The ideal candidate has 2 years of relevant experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has 2+ years of relevant experience as a legal assistant.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with standard office software and client-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative tasks related to files, including accounts and client billing; process payments; open/close files.
• Manage calendars and schedule appointments, including virtual meetings (Teams).
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents; handle photocopying, scanning and binding.

Skills

Legal administration

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Teams

Job description

At Barriston Law, we make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day. We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice.

We have an existing vacancy for a Legal Assistant in our Huntsville office to work with our established legal team practicing in the areas of Real Estate, Corporate, Wills and Estates. Given the nature of the responsibilities of this position, this is a fully in-office role.

Working in a team environment with experienced Law Clerks, Assistants and Lawyers, you will be responsible for handling legal and administrative work with an emphasis on client experience.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience as a legal assistant, including experience with respect to the responsibilities outlined below.

• Performing administrative work related to files including preparation of accounts and client billings, processing of payments, opening and closing files;
• Managing calendar appointments and booking appointments including Teams meetings;
• Preparation of correspondence and legal documents;
• Preparation of documents to include photocopying, scanning and binding;
• Assisting with reception coverage and legal courier duties;
• Other administrative tasks as assigned.

The successful candidate will be responsive, responsible and have good judgment. We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail to provide support to the department with a focus on client service. Excellent time management and computer skills are a pre-requisite. Program-specific IT training will be provided initially and then as required on an ongoing basis.

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes annual salary, group benefits, pension plan, annual vacation and 10 paid sick days.

Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations through the hiring process, please let us know. Additionally, if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible please e-mail