Job Title:
Legal Assistant
Company: |
Law Ville Professional Corporation |
Location: |
Toronto , ON |
Job description:
Law Ville Professional Corporation is growing, We are seeking a Legal Assistant for one full-time position. We specialize in immigration and refugee law. Therefore, we are seeking a passionate, energetic, dedicated, team-oriented person especially to serve our rising number of African clients.
Job Discriptions:
- Candidate will communicate and conduct client intake with clients especially from African country particularly from Ghana. Candidate will come with excellent language communication skills, work ethics & dedication.
- The candidate would provide administrative support and assistance to the lawyer.
- Prepare correspondence such as letters; completing application through online portal or paper applications.
- Schedule daily appointments, meetings and conferences for lawyer
- Organize and maintain filing systems, online and manually by utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents
- Open and distribute regular mails, couriers, emails and incoming faxes and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other third parties.
- May train other new staff to assist clients especially from African community.
- May perform other general office work as required including simple book-keeping for office files.
Qualifications
- Candidate must have completion of secondary school with one- or two-year college diploma or other post secondary education in legal field.
- Legal assistant experience is an asset
- Passionate to work in legal field and willing to thrive
- MS Word/ Office/ Electronic mail/ MS Excel/ MS Outlook/ MS Windows/ Adobe Acrobat Reader and etc.
Language(es) Requirements:
- Candidate must be proficient in English and other languages from Africa such as Twi, Fanti, Ga and/ or Akuapim and Sefwi.
Job Type and Wage:
Full Time, $26.00 hourly/ 40 hours per week
Work Location, time and condition:
- In person/ Monday to Friday (10:00 am – 6:00 pm)
- Fast-paced environment, work under pressure and attention to detail
Transportation/ travel information : Public transportation is available.
Benefits: Bonus, Mileage paid& (RRSP) and free parking
We promote equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for Newcomers and Youths
Only apply to this job if you:
- Are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- Have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
TO APPLY:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:
E-mail: info@lawvillepc.com
Posted 2024-12-09