About This Role
Working in a small law office boutique, the Legal Assistant supports the daily activities of the firm, reporting to the managing lawyer. This multi-faceted role provides hands-on support across legal administration, daily office operations, executive/personal assistance, and digital marketing, and suits a team-oriented player with a keen eye for detail.
Responsibilities
- Assist in daily activities, including legal research and real estate closings
- Transcribe, draft, type, and prepare legal documents
- Schedule meetings, maintain appointments, make travel arrangements, and greet clients
- Perform clerical, administrative, and general office duties
- Collaborate on the creation and execution of various marketing campaigns for social media channels, email marketing, search engine optimization, and Wordpress blog posts
- Research and report on various marketing trends
- Transcribe, draft, format, and proofread correspondence and legal documents
- Open, maintain, and close physical and digital client files accurately
- Provide direct support to the upper Lawyer, including personal task coordination, calendar management, travel arrangements, and occasional errands
- Assist with the execution of marketing campaigns across social media channels, including newsletters and blog updates
Requirements
- Post-secondary education
- Attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word
- Knowledge of how to utilize Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.
- At least one year of experience as a Legal Assistant
Nice to have:
- Experience working with lawyers or other professionals
Important Details
Application Process
- Answer the following questions:
- Do you have at least one year of experience as a Legal Assistant?
- Have you completed post-secondary education?
- Are you willing to work full-time in the office?
About the Company
This role is for a small law office boutique.