Job Order Detail

Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

-We are looking for a Term Part Time Administrative Assistant to join our Northern Office for the summer
-Hours of this position will occur between 8:30am and 5:00pm Mon- Fri, based on 50% of full time hours
-Schedule will run on a rotation of two 7 hr. work days one week, and three 7 hr. work days the next week
-Work on some Fridays will be required for office coverage
-The term of employment will be from May 25, 2021 thru August 31, 2021

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Legal Director, some of the key responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant are:
-Type and review letters, documents and other materials from instructions or precedents
-Answer the phone, respond to inquiries and relay messages
-Maintain strict client confidentiality and adhere to government privacy legislation
-Provide information to the public and to clients
-Set appointments for professional staff, assess and refer unusual situations to supervisor
-Maintain client files, filing systems and electronic client database
-Perform data entry and maintain statistical records
-Provide other clerical functions, including receiving and sending mail

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

-High school diploma with one-year of relevant post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience
-Able to use a database, operate computers and is skilled in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
-Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated client service focus
-General knowledge of the practice of law is considered an asset

COMPENSATION

-The wage rage for the position is between $23.80 - $28.85, based on knowledge and experience

We thank all applicants, however only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.