Current Opportunities

We are seeking to add a legal assistant who will be a core member of our 3 lawyer and growing legal services team on a 12-month initial contract to start. We expect it to become full time.

Essential Functions:

• Transcribing dictation via Olympus transcription software
• Assisting lawyers with court filings
• Managing court filing deadlines and coordination of hearing dates
• Developing and maintaining filing systems
• Opening and organizing client files including managing limitation periods
• Administrative duties as required such as managing calendars, coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements
• Assisting with client billings and preparing invoices and account letters
• Maintaining up to date contact information for clients and vendors
• Consistently uphold strict standards of confidentiality
• Provide reception and secretarial support
• Assist in preparation of exhibit binders for depositions, hearings and trials
• Manage the case calendar and keep an eye on deadlines
• Prepare various documents and correspondence
• Plan and execute service of documents and correspondence on parties
• Answer incoming calls and assist in handling high volume phone lines
• Aid attorneys with client intake
• File hard copies of documents as well as maintain the electronic document system
• Maintain exceptional client service standards

Qualifications:

• We prefer candidates with a Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited college but will consider candidates with suitable experience
• Experience in commercial litigation assistance is an asset
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Self-starter with an ability to identify, take charge of and manage administrative tasks such as file and document management with minimal supervision

Software Knowledge (Essential to have or rapidly obtain - we will train): 

• PCLaw
• Transcribing dictation (Olympus)
• Microsoft Office Suite core products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Software Knowledge (Desired – training provided): 

• Amicus Attorney practice management software
• Worldox document management
• GoTo Meeting videoconferencing
• Eclipse SE Litigation Evidence Management Software
• Social media capabilities good but not required

Compensation: Negotiable and commensurate with experience. 

Work schedule: Full time but flexible as may be mutually agreed.  

Apply with resume, references and details to info@loberg-law.com

We are always interested in meeting candidate associate lawyers to join our firm.    

Essential Attributes:

• Unwavering dedication to excellence in client service
• Driven toward continuous self-improvement in skills and capabilities
• Relentless professionalism
• Meticulous organization and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial 
• Absolutely fearless

Practice Areas Potentially Available:

• Litigators (3-5 year)
• Transaction solicitors, including real estate

Software Deployed: 

• PCLaw accounting
• Olympus dictation
• Amicus Attorney practice management software
• Worldox document management
• GoTo Meeting videoconferencing
• Eclipse SE Litigation Evidence Management Software
• Full Microsoft Office Suite

Firm Ethos:

• We are committed to helping you train to be good enough that you can work anywhere, while treating you such that you'll never want to leave.

Compensation: 

• Negotiable and commensurate with experience.
• We are specifically interested in lawyers with full or partial books of business.  If you have a practice but don't want the administration headache of a sole practice, we can create a package that works for you.
• Contract work available.

For a completely confidential discussion please contact Michael Loberg at mloberg@loberg-law.com