Job Description

We are seeking a Mandarin/Cantonese speaking Legal Receptionist/Assistant. The right candidate will be someone who has a positive outlook, is client-centered, production focused and a team player having the self-drive to make a meaningful contribution.

This position will be a first point of contact for clients. The candidate needs to be to provide a high level of excellence in customer service as well as managing activities related to legal assistance for lawyers and/or staff. The ideal candidate will also be computer savvy, able to work in a busy fast paced environment and is able to multi-task.

Bilingual in English and and/or Cantonese.

Duties include:

• Respond to telephone, e-mail, and in-person inquiries from clients, business partners, and other parties.
• Refer all inquiries to the appropriate individuals, divisions, or departments across the organization.
• Take phone, e-mail, or written message for staff members.
• Assisting lawyers and staff with legal work.
• General administrative tasks as needed, including letters, forms, filing and reports as necessary.
• Arrange and book meetings for lawyers.
• Present a positive and professional image of the organization to all clients, visitors and other interactions.
• Ensure all required forms are completed as needed during client visits.
• Observe and report any security issues.
• Administer and manage inbound/outbound mail, including priority post, packages, courier services, and other correspondence.
• Maintain the reception and waiting area in a tidy and presentable manner.
• Any other tasks that may be needed from time to time.

Qualifications

• A Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized institution.
• 1 year of reception/legal admin experience.

Shim Law was formed with the value that Diversity leads to Success. Our current office is located in downtown Calgary, along 6th Ave SW across from the Calgary Courthouse. While we would like to respond to all applications, we regret we will not be able to respond to all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistance: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• Mandarin (required)

Work Location: In person

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