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Legal Unit AssistantRandstad Canada • Hamilton, Ontario, CA
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Legal Unit Assistant

Legal Unit Assistant

Randstad Canada • Hamilton, Ontario, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented legal professional looking to join a dedicated team in the child welfare sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise in family law and court proceedings is crucial? If you're seeking a full-time opportunity with a well-established organization committed to serving the Hamilton, Ontario community, we encourage you to apply for our Legal Unit Assistant position!

We are currently seeking a dedicated Legal Unit Assistant to join a great local team. This is a fantastic chance to apply your legal administrative skills in a meaningful role within a dynamic and reputable organization.

Reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel, you'll play a crucial role in providing comprehensive legal, administrative, and clerical support to the entire Legal Unit. This company is looking for a professional with a high degree of integrity, eager to become an integral part of their supportive legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values its employees and the community it serves.

Advantages

  • Full-time permanent position (35-hour work week) for 3-4 weeks with possibility of extension
  • Competitive hourly rate : $31.43 - $34.77
  • Benefits package available + Perkopolis membership
  • Paid weekly
  • Supportive and mission-driven team culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • On-site role in Hamilton, 8 : 30 AM - 4 : 30 PM, Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal, administrative, and clerical support to the Legal Unit.
  • Receive draft affidavits from social workers and format them for lawyer review.
  • Type, prepare, and coordinate the service and filing of legal documents, including motions, orders, and Settlement Conference briefs.
  • Prepare and organize all files for the Wednesday Administrative List, ensuring all information is current.
  • Prepare Court Appearance forms and assist social workers by providing information on their files.
  • Prepare orders from judge's endorsements and distribute them to workers and lawyers.
  • Provide support for all trials, including the preparation of Trial Records, Affidavit Briefs, and Summons to Witness.
  • Maintain and update the Legal Case Database and CPIN, and manage the Court Diary.
  • Arrange for service of documents by Process Servers and accept service of material for legal counsel.
  • Qualifications

  • A Paralegal Diploma, Diploma in a legal secretarial program, or a certificate in law from a recognized community college (or successful completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario courses).
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an administrative legal support position, specifically within a family law practice.
  • Experience with court proceedings, including the service and drafting of court documents.
  • Familiarity with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act is a strong asset.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and proprietary child welfare systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated sound interpersonal and organizational skills, with a high attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
  • A respectful and compassionate demeanor and a knowledge and commitment to anti-oppressive / anti-racist philosophy.
  • Summary

    If you are a driven legal professional with a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to legal administration, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career within a respected, mission-driven organization right here in Hamilton. You will benefit from a supportive environment, a collaborative team culture, and the chance to contribute significantly to the community.

    How to Apply?

  • Apply online at Randstad.ca today
  • send your resume by email to jovana.manojlovic@randstad.ca and all qualified candidates will be contacted
  • Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

    Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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