Family Law Legal Assistant – Hybrid Remote
Job Description
This opportunity is only available to candidates with experience in Family Law. If you are interested in junior opportunities or opportunities to cross over into a new practice area, please do not submit an application – rather reach out at Sabrina@Cartelinc.com
Family Law Legal Assistant – Hybrid Remote
With over 35 years of experience, Cartel is considered one of Toronto’s leading employment agencies servicing the legal community. Our clients are among the most distinguished law firms and our success lies in our applicants and their desire for the perfect career match. There is no fee to register with Cartel for any employment opportunity.
We listen. We’re honest.
Our Client is looking for an independent and hard-working individual to join their growing and busy firm as a Family Law Legal Assistant.
The ideal candidate has 2 years of experience as a family law legal assistant, strong organizational skills, and is detail-oriented. The position will require you to manage all correspondence, prepare and proofread legal documents, handle scheduling, and other administrative duties. This amazing opportunity also includes a competitive salary, benefits, perks, and more. If you are a team player and enjoy a challenge, this could be the perfect move for you!
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Family Law experience
- Legal Assistant Diploma
- Solid understanding of Family Law Rules and court filing processes
- Strong technical skills (PC Law and DivorceMate)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Stellar attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
- Confident and dependable
- Ability to work both independently and in a team oriented atmosphere
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and edit of correspondence and legal documents
- Calendar/schedule management
- Act as main point of contact for client files, both internal and external
- Maintain and organize client files
- Carry out correspondence and communication with internal and external clients
- Run conflict checks on potential clients and schedule meetings
- Provide backup to other team members during time of absences, vacations, etc.
- Prepare boardrooms for Mediations/Arbitrations including beverages and lunch ordering; greet counsel and clients
- Manage and coordinate special personal events and meetings
- Manage and book travel details and itineraries
- Run personal errands, including but not limited to, lunch, gifts and other personal purchases
- Other duties as required
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
