03/24/2022
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk – Family Law
Barazzutti Strybos Barristers and Solicitors is a boutique law firm located in Timmins, Ontario with an emphasis on family law. We are looking to add a new assistant to support our team. At Barazzutti Strybos, you will enjoy an exciting, fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial and team-based culture.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Manage time, resources, workflow and deadlines of the lawyers;
• Maintaining a filing system for all documents, compiling and organizing materials required for the lawyers' work-in-progress, opening up new files, etc.;
• Preparing, compiling, serving and filing court documents in accordance with the Family Law Rules and practice directions;
• Interact with clients to schedule appointments and exchange information;
• Dealing with court staff, as well as law firm clients and staff;
• Coordinating photocopying, scanning and faxing. Provide clerical and administrative support such as filing, making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, drafting memos and pleadings, scanning, photocopying, and deliveries to other firms and banking etc.;
• Drafting correspondence, and legal documents, with direction from lawyers;
• Creating, revising and editing written material as needed to meet deadlines;
• Handling incoming mail, including email, entering dockets and processing accounts utilizing the firm's software;
• Scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars;
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Education
• Recent graduate (within the last three years),
• The position will be a first full-time employment in the candidate’s field of study;
• Strong technical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office, experience in Divorce Mate, PC Law would be an asset; and
• Have exceptional written and communication skills, are organized and meticulous with follow-up and details and is able to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure.
Application Deadline: March 4, 2022 12:00pm (noon)
Please email applications to: [email protected]
Or mail or fax to: Barazzutti Strybos Barristers and Solicitors, Timmins P. 705-531-3200 | F. 705-531-3202