Criminal Legal Assistant

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support for our office’s criminal lawyers. This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and who demonstrates outstanding organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities and Requirements

· Opening files, and preparing them for trial

· Conducting intake phone interviews and other communications, helpfully and professionally

· Assisting with preparation of legal documents, and organizing evidence

· Maintaining strict confidentiality

· Managing lawyers’ schedules

· Handling correspondence to and from clients, the Crown Attorney, and Courts

· Working with LEAP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Sharepoint, and PDF programs

· Oversight of client retainer and payment arrangements, including with Legal Aid Ontario

· General office administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Prior law office or other office experience, is an asset but not required

· College diploma (legal assistant, clerk, paralegal) or University degree, is an asset but not required

· Office skills including administrative writing, document handling, word processing, scheduling, and client relations

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and capacity to learn I.T. related to incoming disclosure of evidence

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Benefits: Extended health care benefits available

Work remotely: No

Applications must be sent to info@atwoodlaw.ca for review; please use "Criminal Assistant - YOUR NAME" as the subject line.

While we thank all of those who apply, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The competition will remain open until the position is filled. All applications will be kept confidential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person