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Location: | London, Ontario |
Date Posted: | Aug 28, 2015 |
Job Description
McKenzie Lake is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team. You would be supporting two busy lawyers practicing in the labour and municipal law practice group. Our ideal candidate is always exploring ways to improve efficiencies and meet the needs our clients.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Qualifications
Candidates who meet the above qualifications are asked to apply by sending a detailed resume and cover letter to Elliott@mckenzielake.com.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Maintain digital and physical filing system
- Prepare correspondence and documents quickly and efficiently
- Assist in preparing for mediations and trials
- Receive incoming phone calls
- Prepare billings
- Type general correspondence and various legal documents from dictation, handwritten notes and oral instructions
- Other administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of relevant work experience; experience with labour and municipal law an asset
- Successful completion of a post-secondary education in a Legal Assistant Program
- A high level of proficiency utilizing MS Word and MS Outlook; knowledge of PC Law would be considered an asset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills and ability to assess priorities, multitask, work independently to meet required deadlines with changing priorities.
- Calm, organized, and able to work under pressure
Candidates who meet the above qualifications are asked to apply by sending a detailed resume and cover letter to Elliott@mckenzielake.com.