Legal Administrative Assistant – Employment & Human Rights Law

We are a boutique employment and human rights law firm seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our operations. This is a full-time role and regular in-office attendance is required.

While prior experience is an asset, we are primarily looking for someone who is proactive, bold, communicates effectively, and demonstrates compassion and empathy in client interactions. An interest in this area of law and a willingness to learn are essential.

Successful applicants will submit their resume along with a cover letter detailing their specific interest in working with our firm.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist with client intake: respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, greet clients, prepare retainers, and process payments

· File management: open and maintain matters in CosmoLex and cloud drive, assist with file transfers and archiving, draft and finalize closing packages

· Provide administrative support: schedule meetings, book boardrooms, organize documents

· Handle legal documents: assist with preparing affidavits and pleadings, file documents with the court,



perform basic searches, arrange service of documents

· Answer and direct calls and emails from clients, counsel, and other contacts

· Basic office management assignments (e.g. Assist with planning corporate events, maintaining office supply inventory, etc.)

· Contribute new ideas for process management, helping to ensure smooth daily operations

Qualifications:

· Solid oral and written communication skills

· High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

· Proactive and resourceful with strong organizational skills

· Comfortable working with legal software (experience with CosmoLex is an asset)

· Compassionate and professional in client-facing roles

Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Application question(s):

- Why are you interested in this position?
- What do you know about our company?
- What is your ideal work environment?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?

Work Location: In person

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