Employer Name: Shewchuk Ormiston LLP
Location/Address: Kenora, ON
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Hours of Work: Full-Time
Wage: Competitive, based on experience
Shewchuk Ormiston LLP is an established law firm specializing in Real Estate, Estates, Wills and Corporate Law. We are committed to providing high-quality legal services while maintaining a collaborative professional work environment.
Duties:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized **Legal Assistant* to support our legal team with administrative, clerical, and client-facing tasks. The ideal candidate is proactive, professional, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment
- Prepare, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence
- Manage calendars, deadlines, and appointments
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic client files
- Communicate with clients, and external parties professionally
- Assist with billing, time entries, and expense tracking
- Conduct basic legal research as required
- Perform general administrative duties (printing, scanning, filing, mail)
- Answer telephone and cover front desk
Qualifications:
- Diploma or certificate in Legal Administration or a related field
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and legal software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism
- Strong time-management and organizational abilities
Assets:
- Experience in a legal office setting
- Familiarity with court filing systems (electronic or manual)
- Experience with billing software or document management systems
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive and professional work environment
- Work-life balance and flexible scheduling (where applicable)
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to bormiston@kenoralaw.com