Job Description

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our growing team!

We are a paralegal firm. Our Paralegal Practitioners are insured, licensed, qualified, and authorized by the Law

Society of Ontario to provide legal services to the general public in the Province of Ontario. We are pleased to provide our services in Greater Sudbury and beyond!

Job type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: 109 Elm Street, Suite 205, Sudbury, ON, P3C 1T4

Schedule: Monday to Friday , 37.5 hrs – 40 hrs per week

Pay Rate: Hourly $15.50 - $25.00 (to be determined based on experience and qualifications)

Approximate Start Date: Monday, June 12, 2023

AF Paralegals Professional Corporation is seeking a full-time legal assistant. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and will be detail oriented. This individual will play an integral role in supporting our licensed staff and ensuring that our clients are provided with the exceptional client services that they have come to know and expect from us.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for clerical, administrative and general office duties
• Maintain multiple calendars and handle scheduling
• Communicate regularly with clients, coworkers, and third parties in a professional manner by phone, in writing, via video conference (zoom or similar) or in person
• Assist licensed staff with file management, including organizing and expediting the flow of work, and the preparation of file summaries
• Preparation of correspondence and briefs as directed
• Service of legal documents, correspondence, and evidence materials
• Assist with data entry and billing as directed
• Any similar tasks that may be assigned

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Law Clerk, Paralegal, Office Administration Diploma, or equivalent is an asset
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role is preferred
• Superior time-management skills, multitasking, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Proven organizational skills
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, GSuite, and Adobe
• Proficiency with PCLaw or other law office accounting software is an asset
• Ability to provide client service in both English and French is an asset
• Criminal Record Check
• Valid Driver’s Licence is preferred
• Access to reliable transportation

If you are qualified and looking for an opportunity to join a growing paralegal firm, please apply by providing your resume and cover letter in pdf format to receptiondesk@afparalegals.com on or before Friday, May 26, 2023.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $15.50-$25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greater Sudbury, ON P3C 1T4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-26
Expected start date: 2023-06-12

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