Receptionist / Legal Assistant

Cook and View Law; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique solicitor law firm in Victoria is seeking a part-time Receptionist / Legal Assistant to manage office administration and assist with legal files. This entry-level position offers training and flexibility in scheduling to accommodate personal commitments. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and attention to detail. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $28.00 per hour, with a potential path to full-time employment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant experience is an asset.
• Flexibility with schedule to accommodate other commitments.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office administration tasks and support on legal files as needed.
• Greet clients and manage front-desk activities in person.
• Coordinate scheduling and document handling to support legal team.

Skills

Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Excellent organization

A keen attention to detail

A quick and continuous learner

Proficient with Mac and Windows operating systems

MS Office skills (Word, Excel)

Reliable and dependable

Professional and courteous

Tools

myLTSA

BCOnline

Cosmolex

Job description

Overview

Receptionist / Legal Assistant job description

Cook and View Law is a boutique solicitor law firm which practices mainly in the areas of Real Estate and Wills and Estates.

We are looking to hire a Receptionist / Legal Assistant who will be responsible for general office administration as well as assisting on legal files.

This is an entry level, part-time position to start with the potential to become full-time. The start date is late September to early October.

Previous legal assistant experience is an asset, but is not required. There is plenty of room to learn and grow in this this position and the employer is willing to train the right candidate.

Our office hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and 9:00am – 6:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday. This is an in-person position, and you must be available to work during our office hours. However, we are flexible with the exact schedule and happy to work with you to accommodate other commitments you may have.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office administration tasks and support on legal files as needed.
• Greet clients and manage front-desk activities in person.
• Coordinate scheduling and document handling to support legal team.

Required Competencies

• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent organization
• A keen attention to detail
• A quick and continuous learner
• Proficient with Mac and Windows operating systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Reliable and dependable
• Professional and courteous

Assets

• Legal assistant experience (particularly in the areas of real estate or wills and estates)
• Office / administrative experience
• Customer service experience
• Experience with myLTSA, BCOnline and Cosmolex

Additional Information

Please email your resume AND cover letter to

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person