Who We Are

Luk & Associates is a growing multidisciplinary law firm committed to providing high-quality, practical, and responsive legal services to our clients.

We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and client-focused Junior Legal Assistant to join our team. We offer a professional, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills, take on increasing responsibility, and build a long-term career.

Previous law-firm or legal experience is not required. Training will be provided. Candidates with strong communication, organization, and client-service skills are encouraged to apply, including those coming from retail, hospitality, food service, customer service, office administration, or other client-facing environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is dependable, eager to learn, and interested in gaining hands-on experience in a busy legal practice.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Phone Support

- Answer and triage incoming client calls and emails
- Conduct basic client intake and phone screenings
- Schedule consultations and appointments
- Provide professional and courteous front-line support to clients
- Ensure client inquiries and messages are recorded accurately and directed to the appropriate team member

Legal Documentation & File Support

- Draft and proofread correspondence and standard legal documents using firm templates and precedents
- Assist with the preparation of court documents, forms, and filings
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files
- Assist lawyers, paralegals, and senior staff with document preparation and file management
- Follow up with clients and third parties regarding outstanding documents and information

Office Administration

- Coordinate appointments, meetings, couriers, and document deliveries
- Assist with client intake forms, billing, and payment processing
- Scan, file, organize,



and maintain documents and records
- Assist with projects aimed at improving office efficiency, including template creation and database maintenance
- Provide general administrative support to the legal team as required

Qualifications

- Strong verbal and written fluency in English
- Fluency in either Cantonese or Mandarin is required
- Post-secondary education is preferred, but equivalent professional or customer-service experience will be considered
- Excellent telephone etiquette and a strong client-service mindset
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a quick-paced professional environment
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Strong computer skills and willingness to learn legal software and office systems
- Previous law-firm or legal experience is an asset, but not required

Benefits & Growth

Following successful completion of probation, employees receive 15 paid vacation days per year.

The successful candidate will also receive:

- Mentorship and hands-on legal training
- Exposure to multiple areas of legal practice
- Opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as skills develop
- Regular performance and development reviews
- Opportunities for advancement into more senior Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, or Team Management roles

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates who applied during a previous recruitment cycle, including those who were interviewed but not selected, are welcome and encouraged to apply again.

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

- Mandarin (preferred)
- Cantonese (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Legal Assistant (Markham)
🏢 Luk & Associates
📍 Markham