Family Law Legal Assistant

Job title:

Family Law Legal Assistant

Company

Meridia Recruitment Solutions

Job description

Ottawa, ON | On-Site
AC-7795The Legal Assistant provides administrative and clerical support within a professional legal environment. The Legal Assistant is responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative procedures to ensure a high standard of quality and client service.Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation including extensive editing and quality assurance
• Preparation of family law forms, briefs and other materials to be filed with the Court
• Schedule and manage client consultations, court dates, and appointments
• Coordinate external and internal communication
• Daily maintenance of client files and address client inquiries as required
• Daily preparation of dockets and client billings
• Maintenance of electronic and physical filing systems
• Assist with other projects and support other departments as required

Key Qualifications

• Office Administration – Legal or Law Clerk diploma from recognized post-secondary institute or suitable combination of education and experience
• Minimum two years of law office experience in family law
• In-depth knowledge of court forms and court filing systems
• Proficiency in composing, organizing, and presenting client financial disclosures, preliminary legal documents, and affidavits
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and DivorceMate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation
• Strong client service ethic
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities
• Ability to ensure consistent attention to details and ability to problem solve
• Ability to work in a collegial but fast paced environment
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information
• A positive, supportive, and professional attitude

Employment Equity Statement
Our client is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the “Apply Now” button below.
For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Devyn Kelly, Consultant at dkelly@kbrs.ca or 647 480 1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Devyn know.Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.

Expected salary

Location

Ontario

Job date

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:15:18 GMT

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