Legal Administrative Assistant/Law Clerk
About us
Shields O'Donnell MacKillop LLP is a boutique management-side labour and employment law firm. Our lawyers are leaders in the field, assisting employers of all sizes, from small businesses to large corporations. We act for both non-union and unionized employers.
Job Summary:
The successful applicant will work directly with 2 lawyers in the area of labour and employment law. The position will require strong skills in administrative support and civil litigation. The successful applicant will need to be organized, team oriented, and comfortable working in a boutique practice.
Responsibilities will include:
Drafting, preparing and typing of correspondence, accounts, pleadings, briefs, various litigation documents and court forms.
Arranging for service and filing of documents and related instructions to process servers.
Entering and maintaining lawyer’s dockets.
Corresponding with corporate clients.
Managing files and records.
Transcribing dictations.
Preparing and updating forms such as cheque requisitions and expense reports.
Scheduling appointments and meetings, photocopying materials, booking meeting rooms, making travel arrangements, etc.
Support other assistants on an as needed basis.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements will include:
Knowledge of civil litigation procedures.
The ability to work in a team environment and help others.
Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe.
Minimum 70 wpm typing speed.
Knowledge of accounting/docketing systems.
Strong grammatical skills and a great attention to detail.
Accessibility and Accommodation:
SOM LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
COVID-19 considerations:
SOM LLP is taking every precaution necessary to combat COVID-19, including, but not limited to: masks, social distanced work space, ability to work from home on alternate schedules, and sanitizing services.
EMAIL: tweisberg@somlaw.ca
