About us
We are professional, customer-centric, and fast-paced.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Work-from-home days
- On-the-job training
Duties:
- Assist with all firm administration duties which will be diverse and varied from month to month
- Assist in preparation of legal documents, serving and filing of legal documents
- Acting as a back-up for all intake functions
- Organize and maintain client files, including filing documents and correspondence
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings
- Prepare and send out correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in cases
- Perform data entry tasks to update case information in the firm's database
- Assisting with billing and A/R
- Acting as a liaison with our IT and other providers
- Executive assistant functions for the managing partner
About the Successful Candidate:
- A positive, self-starter mentality and motivated to provide exceptional experience for clients from start to finish
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
- Previous experience working as a legal assistant or in a similar role is desirable
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Can readily adapt to changing priorities and effectively work in a changing, high-volume work environment
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Client-service oriented, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Familiarity / proficiency in Google Technologies; Google Drive, Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Calendar is an asset
- Experience with Clio - Legal Practice Management software is an asset
If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your resume to Judy Lam at [email protected] the subject line: Simes Law Application. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Toronto, ON M4Y 3H1 (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4Y 3H1
