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Legal Assistant/Accountant
Full time @MathewsDinsdale posted 2 years ago in Accounting & Regulatory Reporting , in Client Services & Operation Support Shortlist Email JobJob Description
We are looking for a legal assistant/law clerk with exceptional qualities to work with
senior partners in a very dynamic and interesting environment.
The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask successfully. Practise and client management skills are also a must. Preference
will be given to those applicants who have previous experience in labour & employment.
Duties, Responsibilities & Further Qualities
• Supporting multiple lawyers in an established management labour and
employment law practice including arbitrations, Ontario Labour Relations
Board, collective bargaining, human rights matters, and an employment
and litigation practice including Labour Board filing deadlines, all pleadings
and court documents pertaining to a litigation practice, knowledge of court
and ministry forms.
• Prepare, draft and transcribe correspondence and legal documents,
schedule meetings and or co-ordinate appointments as required, organize
and maintain client files and on the document management system,
perform clerical, administrative and general office duties including calls
and correspondence from clients, assist in other duties as assigned.
• Enter daily time dockets and prepare monthly client accounts and
disbursements for billings for positing by Accounting.
• Organize the work and or schedules of the lawyers as needed to ensure
that deadlines are met, ensure appropriate follow-ups are done and that
clients receive good service. Carry out job functions efficiently and
accurately including when under certain tight time frames.
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness, work independently, be well
organizational and proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook,
Excel and Calendar. Command good working knowledge of Acumin and
the DMS.