Legal Assistant

Company description

Quinn Law Inc. is a well-established practice focusing on Family Law, Criminal Law, and Litigation. We are looking for a positive, organized, motivated person to join our team as a receptionist and Legal Assistant. This entry-level role would be well-suited to a recent graduate. Come join our team!

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcoming clients, gathering intake information, and coordinating set up for meetings
• Answering telephone calls and providing quotes to new clients
• Running errands, filing and serving documents at the Courts and other law firms
• Maintaining joint electronic calendar
• Maintaining electronic and physical filing systems
• Posting day-to-day accounting in accounting software
• Preparing invoices for clients
• Opening and Closing files
• Drafting correspondences and legal documents
• Collecting, reviewing, and preparing required documents for assembly of affidavits of documents, motion records and other court documents
• Other duties, as required

Skills and Traits

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Work independently and in a team
• Professional and friendly with clients
• Understanding of legal terminology and documents
• Adaptable to tight deadlines and able to reassess to changing priorities as needed

Education and Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant program or Administrative Assistant program, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant would be a considerable asset
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Previous experience with accounting software is an asset

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $30,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person