Legal Assistant - Maternity Leave contract

At Barriston Law, we make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day. We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice.

We are looking for a Legal Assistant (One year - Maternity Leave Contract) in our Huntsville office to work with our established legal team practicing in the areas of Real Estate, Corporate, Wills and Estates. Given the nature of the responsibilities of this position, this is a fully in-office role.

Working in a team environment with experienced Law Clerks, Assistants and Lawyers, you will be responsible for handling legal and administrative work. A great attitude and emphasis on client experience is a must.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience as a legal or administrative assistant, including experience with respect to the responsibilities outlined below.

Responsibilities of this role include:
• Performing administrative work related to files including preparation of accounts and client billings, processing of payments, opening and closing files;
• Managing calendar appointments and booking appointments including Teams meetings;
• Preparation of correspondence and legal documents;
• Preparation of documents to include photocopying, scanning and binding;
• Assisting with reception coverage and legal courier duties;
• Other administrative tasks as assigned.

The successful candidate will be responsive, responsible and have good judgment. We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail to provide support to the department with a focus on client service. Excellent time management and computer skills are a pre-requisite. Program-specific IT training will be provided initially and then as required on an ongoing basis.

If you have the required skills and background, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and resume. Please apply through the “apply for this job” link at the top right-hand side of this job ad.

Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations through the hiring process, please let us know. Additionally, if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible please e-mail [email protected].

No telephone calls or agencies please.

We appreciate your interest in this position, however only successful candidates will be contacted.