06/07/2021
Ardeshir Legal Services Firm is a prominent legal service firm in the area of Refugee and Immigration law in Toronto, Ontario with the highest standards of professionalism and expertise. We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team, who has h=the following qualifications.
Job Responsibilities:
Communicate with clients, courts, other Legal service and law offices,
Prepare correspondences and complete client intake,
Organize client file,
Document scanning,
Provide legal/administrative support in the completion of refugee, immigration and human rights files,
draft legal documents and letters.
Required Skills and Experience:
Minimum 1-2 years experience as a legal receptionist/administrative assistant, preferably at a law firm,
Experience in drafting legal documents,
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and one of the legal client management software,
Strong oral and written communication, organization, attention to detail, and prioritization skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and handle a large volume of files
Willingness to work overtime as required
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Farsi and Arabic languages is an asset.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.
Job Types: Full-time, one-year contract, option to be permanent
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Legal assistant or paralegal diploma (required)
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
administrative assistant: 1 year (preferred)
receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
Legal assistant: 1 year (required)
Work remotely:
From time to time.