Description
We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Kingston office for a 12-month contract. With over 120 lawyers, Hicks Morley is a leading law firm in Canada focusing on the representation of management in Human Resources Law and Advocacy. Labour and Employment Law is the foundation of the firm’s growth—the depth and scope of our expertise in Human Resources Law is the Hicks Morley advantage. we have five offices in Ontario: the main office is located in Toronto, and regional offices located in Waterloo, London, Kingston, and Ottawa. We act for over 1,000 employers in the public and private sectors. As a Legal Assistant, you will primarily be responsible for supporting the firm’s delivery of service to clients by providing ongoing support to lawyers and colleagues. Prepare, edit, format, print, scan, and revise correspondence, memoranda, reports, forms, labels, and other printed material through dictation, typing or other instructions, in accordance with requirements set by the lawyer(s). Coordinate and disperse tasks to be performed by various resource groups including, Office Services, Reception, etc. Update contact names and addresses in the client database, Interaction, regularly. Mail, Fax and Phone Reception Functions Financial and Administrative Functions Experience supporting legal professionals. Technical proficiency and the proven ability to embrace and master upgraded, enhanced, and/or new technologies. Attention to detail with experience proofreading and organizing documentation. We have a very diverse client base, from manufacturers to social service agencies – and are passionate about understanding our clients, their businesses, and their needs. Hicks Morley is an open and respectful workplace which fosters creativity, legal innovation and excellence in our clients’ interests. Upon request, Hicks Morley will provide suitable accommodations during the recruitment and hiring process to candidates with accessibility needs due to disability.
