We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Secretary/Law Clerk to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support legal professionals by managing administrative tasks, conducting research, and ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, solid attention to detail, and a passion for the legal field.
This paid position provides valuable experience in a fast-paced legal environment, fostering growth and career development.
Responsibilities
Prepare, proofread, and review legal documents, correspondence, and filings with precision and accuracy
Have knowledge of the Family Law legal forms and the use of the Divorcemate program
Have knowledge of and ability to use the Courts online filing portal for family and occasional civil matters
Type court documents prepared by lawyer
Manage and prepare Confirmations filed For Conferences and Motions
Upload court briefs and exhibits to Casecentre
Manage case files and maintain organized physical filing systems
Assist with data entry, document management, and record keeping to ensure all case information is current and accessible
Support project management tasks related to ongoing cases including scheduling and deadline tracking
bill legal aid accounts using the Legal Aid portal
Perform clerical duties such as answering phones with professional etiquette, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars
Qualifications
Proven administrative experience within a legal setting or related field
Strong proofreading, writing, and legal drafting skills to produce clear, accurate documents
Familiarity with legal research tools such as LexisNexis or similar platforms
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
Experience with Divorcemate and the electronic filing system
Demonstrated project management abilities to coordinate tasks effectively
Exceptional phone etiquette and communication skills for interacting professionally with clients and other staff
Answer some emails and forward them to clients