Legal Assistant

Altis Technology; United States; A distancia; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Competitive hourly pay

Exposure to family law matters

Supportive team environment

Descripción de la vacante

Altis Technology is seeking a Legal Assistant to join a dedicated Legal Services team for an 11-week contract. The role is fully remote with equipment pickup in London, Ontario, and involves supporting one lawyer across about 30 active files.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, experience with court procedures, and can manage deadlines while handling confidential information with care.

Formación

• Previous legal administrative experience, ideally supporting litigation or court-related matters.
• Post-secondary legal education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Familiarity with court procedures, including filing, serving and commissioning legal documents.

Responsabilidades

• You'll manage approximately 30 legal files, maintaining accurate records, documentation and deadlines.
• You'll prepare, format, finalize and file legal documents, including court materials and correspondence.
• You'll coordinate court filings, document service and commissioning requirements.
• You'll maintain the lawyer's calendar, track court appearances and help coordinate virtual proceedings.
• You'll communicate with court staff, internal teams and other stakeholders to keep matters progressing.
• You'll support trial preparation, update legal information systems and handle confidential records with care.

Conocimientos

Legal administrative experience

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Educación

Post-secondary legal education or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Legal information systems

DivorceMate or similar software

Descripción del empleo

Legal Assistant | 11-Week Contract | Fully Remote

Location: London, ON (Fully Remote, equipment pickup required in London)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: 11-week contract, with potential for extension
Pay Rate: $28.50$38.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 paid hours per week)

About the Opportunity

Are you an organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant who enjoys keeping legal matters moving forward? We're looking for a resourceful professional to join a dedicated Legal Services team within a community-focused social services organization for an 11-week contract covering a temporary leave.

Working remotely, you'll provide dedicated support to one lawyer, helping manage approximately 30 active legal files. This is a great opportunity for someone who understands court processes, takes initiative and can confidently manage competing priorities while contributing to meaningful work supporting children, youth and families.

What's In It for You

• Fully remote opportunity with a consistent weekday schedule
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to gain exposure to child protection and family law matters
• Supportive team environment where your organization, initiative and expertise make a difference

Your Responsibilities

• You'll manage approximately 30 legal files, maintaining accurate records, documentation and deadlines.
• You'll prepare, format, finalize and file legal documents, including court materials and correspondence.
• You'll coordinate court filings, document service and commissioning requirements.
• You'll maintain the lawyer's calendar, track court appearances and help coordinate virtual proceedings.
• You'll communicate with court staff, internal teams and other stakeholders to keep matters progressing.
• You'll support trial preparation, update legal information systems and handle confidential records with care.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous legal administrative experience, ideally supporting litigation or court-related matters.
• Post-secondary legal education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Familiarity with court procedures, including filing, serving and commissioning legal documents.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills, particularly document formatting, along with proficiency in Excel and legal information systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
• Family law or child protection experience is considered an asset, as is familiarity with DivorceMate or similar legal software.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.