LEGAL ASSISTANT or LAW CLERK

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law firm in Ontario is seeking a full-time LEGAL ASSISTANT or LAW CLERK to join their team. The position focuses on Family Law and requires strong technological skills, client interaction, and excellent organization. Applicants should have experience with court documents and relevant software. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous benefit plan

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience with drafting and preparation of court documents and correspondence.
• Comfortable dealing directly with clients on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated ability to think outside the box and create efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance in Family Law.
• Maintain both paper and digital organization.
• Support the legal team with document preparation.

Skills

Technologically literate

Well-written

Self-motivated

Highly organized

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Worldox

Divorcemate

Job description

Our team is highly capable, supportive, and energetic. We deliver top-quality legal services and develop exceptional client relations. We are looking for an individual who will appreciate and contribute to a positive work environment.

CARREL+Partners LLP requires a LEGAL ASSISTANT or LAW CLERK. The primary area will be Family Law. Full-time, Monday to Friday. Start date as soon as possible. Generous benefit plan. Competitive salary.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Technologically literate.
• Well-written.
  Comfortable dealing directly with clients on a regular basis.
• Self-motivated.
• Takes pride in workmanship.
• Demonstrated ability to think outside the box, problem-solve, and create efficiencies in established routines.
• Highly organized (in both paper and digital), and logical.
• Intermediate (or better) skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Experienced with drafting and preparation of court documents and correspondence.

DESIRABLE:

• Law firm experience.
• Experience working in a less-paper or paper-less office environment.
• Experience with Worldox.
• Experience with Divorcemate.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit your application package by email (preferred) to Yusel Leyva Pena [e-mail], faxed to 807-346-3600, or delivered to CARREL+Partners LLP, 1100 Roland Street, Suite 1, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5M4.
Application package to include:
Cover letter.
Resume.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Position open until filled.