Legal Staff Paralegal in Vaughan, Ontario

Law Firm

Vaughan, Ontario

Legal Staff Paralegal in Vaughan, Ontario

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Drafting divorce pleadings and joint divorce packages.
- Opening and closing legal files, as well as filing them appropriately.
- Processing, filing, and serving legal documentation.
- Managing files, including filing, reviewing, and preparing them for hearings.
- Preparing post-hearing reports for clients.

Education and Experience Information:
- Relevant 1-2 years of legal office experience would be an asset.
- Experience in family law and real estate conveyancing is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with LEAP and Lawyer Done Deal is highly valuable.
- Basic understanding of the legal system is necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Adobe is required.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills, along with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills, are essential.
- A client service orientation and professional demeanor, including good telephone skills, are important attributes.

Attributes:
- Assertive and confident.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Capable of learning quickly and taking initiative.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in pressure situations.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Must be a flexible team player.

Salary Information:
- Pay: $40,, per year.
- Additional pay: Bonus pay based on a pre-established bonus structure.

Benefits:
- Casual dress code within the office.
- Dental care.
- Discounted or free food.
- Extended health care.
- On-site underground parking available.
- Paid time off.
- Vision care.
- Work from home options under certain scenarios.
- Downtown location with access to public transport and other amenities.

Job Type:
- Permanent or Part-Time.
- Full-time, Part-time options available.

Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift.

Experience Required:
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant is required.

Work Location:
- In person at the office.

Expected Start Date:
- June 2, 2025.