The role will support our busy lawyers with files in different areas of Law including Litigation, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
- Provide general assistance to our lawyers, including but not limited to drafting legal documents and correspondence;
- Schedule discoveries, trials, applications and other court dates;
- Preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents
- Prepare books of authorities;
- Prepare invoices;
- Communicate with clients;
- Perform general tasks including file management and opening and closing files
You will possess:
- 1+ year of experience as a legal assistant
- An ability to communicate in a professional but friendly/helpful manner;
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work well in a high-pressure environment;
- Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize;
- Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google products;
- Great organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
- A desire to work in a fast-paced office and willingness to help out where needed; and
- Willing to learn about real estate, business and wills and estates;
- Tech-savvy;
- Passionate and want to grow with our law firm, long-term, and work in a vibrant fast-paced environment with great team culture.
Who We Are
Winright Law is a small, but growing team of lawyers, legal assistants, marketing and tech support staff. We practice business, real estate, and wills & estate law.
We do not work in a traditional law setting. We took a page out of tech start-ups, who we think have it right. We work in an open space concept where lawyers and staff can bounce ideas off each other, seek guidance and mentorship when needed, and have the flexibility of working from any of the desks, break-out rooms, or on our patio.
At Winright Law, you will become part of this culture and part of a fast-paced, passionate and dedicated team that works together to provide our clients with the highest possible level of service and advice. Our mission is to lead, inspire, and provide a better legal experience. Our mission is exemplified by our values:
- Collaboration
- Innovate Always
- Finding Solutions
- Operational Efficiency
- Approachable
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule:
Experience:
- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
