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legal administrative assistant

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Employer details Carters

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*Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant* Carter's Professional Corporation - Orangeville, ON Carter's Professional Corporation has a full-time position for a Legal/Administrative Assistant with an immediate start date for our Orangeville Office located at 211 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario. *Position Overview:* As a Legal Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our legal professionals by managing administrative responsibilities and maintaining client relations. *Key Responsibilities:* * This position requires the individual to work at our 211 Broadway location, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. * Handle various legal administrative tasks and provide excellent client service. * Communicate with clients on behalf of the lawyer, under their direction. * Store, catalog, and maintain the currency of legal documents. * Speak with potential clients to schedule initial calls/meetings with the senior lawyer. * Take notes during telephone calls and meetings. * Schedule and manage appointments for the senior lawyer, ensuring calendars remain up- to-date. * Maintain files and coordinate documents across multiple lawyers to ensure the senior lawyer stays informed on active files. * Open new client files and prepare retainer letters. * Brief assigned lawyers on new client matters. * Monitor the senior lawyer?s email correspondence to ensure timely responses, noting critical information as necessary. *Qualifications:* * Legal Assistant Diploma is an asset but not mandatory. * Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with PC Law or Soluno is highly desirable. * Strong word processing skills. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines. * A professional demeanor and a client-focused approach. *What We Offer:* * Competitive salary commensurate with experience * Employer matching RRSP plan * A supportive and collaborative work environment Carters offers equal employment opportunities and encourages candidates to advise us if accommodations are required at any point during the recruitment process. All interested applicants are invited to submit their resumes and salary expectations by email to admin@carters.ca. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * RRSP match * Vision care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * Secondary School (preferred) Experience: * Lega Assistant: 1 year (preferred) * Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person