Receptionist-Legal Assistant

Receptionist-Legal Assistant

As a community-focused law firm, Bradley Law Professional Corporation touches many aspects of life for local residents. We help small businesses establish and grow, and we are involved when people sell or purchase a home. Our lawyers also assist families with changing current relationships (divorces and custody) as well as planned future arrangements (wills and estates.) Bradley Law has three offices in the region – Pembroke, Barry’s Bay, and Deep River. We work collaboratively to provide professional and trusted legal services across Renfrew County.

We are recruiting for a Receptionist-Legal Assistant to join our firm in Deep River. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Providing exceptional service to the firm’s clients
• Greeting clients, answering phones, taking messages and scheduling appointments
• Handling general administrative duties including photocopying, filing and data retention
• Preparing couriers and attending at the post office and bank
• Organizing and maintaining client files
• Transcribing and preparing legal documents under a lawyer’s supervision
• Practicing strict confidentiality

We have an excellent staff who care about providing high-quality work that supports a variety of client needs. This is a collaborative workplace.

• A minimum of two years of experience working in an office setting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent computer, customer service and telephone skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations and sensitive information
• Demonstrated superior time management skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Driver’s license and daily access to a personal vehicle
• Completion of post-secondary education in a legal assistant program or office assistant program is an asset

The work we do impacts the lives of people in a variety of ways, and our legal services help them achieve positive outcomes. If providing this standard of service is something you’re passionate about in your career, you will enjoy this work environment.

Bradley Law was built on a foundation of well-respected and trusted lawyers throughout the region, which included the appointment of provincial and superior court justices. Today Bradley Law is a firm of lawyers and support professionals across three locations.

We are respectful of our history and excited for our future.

What We Offer:

• Mentoring from senior lawyers and legal support team
• Competitive base salary paid weekly
• Compensated time off between Christmas and New Year’s
• A collaborative work environment where you can grow your skills and experiences
• A diverse community profile with people who work for leading Canadian companies as well as local small businesses; all of whom are appreciative of legal expertise
• A supported and affordable quality of life
• Office social and sponsored events and opportunities to give back to the community

How To Apply:

We invite you to send us your resume, cover letter, and three references. Your submission will remain in confidence.

We are committed to providing interviews in a timely fashion because we appreciate your time in considering the opportunity to work with us.