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Overview ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK / LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FAMILY LAW We are currently seeking an Administrative Clerk/Legal Administrative Assistant to join our client's Family Law practice group. This position is a great opportunity for someone new to the legal profession, who wants to nurture their career and work with a vibrant and team-oriented group of people. The successful candidate will ideally have 1+ years of experience working in a corporate environment. We are looking for someone who is technologically savvy and thrives in a fast-paced and rewarding team environment. WHAT YOULL BE DOING - Prepare open matter reports and request/gather all necessary client documentation - Prepare closed file reports, strip files, organize file materials in boxes - Print / copy / scan / save documents in document management system - Prepare and organize family law documents and forms following specific instructions - Create accordions and binders for pleadings, list of documents, application records, trial records, etc. - Process outgoing correspondence and sort incoming mail - Prepare expense reports - Assist with accounting, billing, and payment tasks - Perform additional administrative duties as required WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR - 1+ years of experience in a clerical or administrative capacity - Completion, or in the process of, of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program - A strong orientation to delivering a superior standard of service - Superior technical skills including proficiency with document management systems, calendar management, Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel WHAT YOU BRING - Solid work ethic and team player - Strong written and verbal communication skills - High level of accuracy and attention to detail - Excellent proof reading, writing, spelling and grammar skills - Organized with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a fast-paced and time sensitive environment - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants - Proven ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines as well as the ability to apply critical thinking and take initiative Compensation + Benefits - Competitive salary with structured annual reviews - Extended health and dental coverage and an additional Health Care Spending account - Group RRSP plan with matched mandatory contributions + additional optional matched contributions - Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance - Short- and long-term disability insurance - Employee and family assistance program - Maternity/Parental leave top-up payment plan - Maternity leave gradual return-to-work options - Paid or banked overtime - Vacation time, sick time, and personal time allotment #J-18808-Ljbffr