Office Manager - 012591
Office Manager - 012591
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Job Description
TRU CLCs mandate is to provide legal services to lowincome clients while concurrently offering practical learning opportunities for students from the TRU Faculty of Law. This work includes case files community outreach and public legal education.
The Office Manager reports to the Executive Director and is energetic and organized with excellent interpersonal skills. The position is responsible for the efficient operation of administrative matters at the Clinic.
The starting salary for this position is $49000. That salary will be reduced if the successful candidate selects a benefit package and RRSP matching option. The Office Manager is entitled to 30 vacation days a year.
TRU CLC is operated by the TRU Legal Clinic Society an independent nonprofit society. As such the employees of TRU CLC are not employees of TRU.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for ensuring efficient operation of all daytoday administrative matters at the Clinic including:
- providing administrative assistance to the Executive Director and supervising lawyers as needed;
- screening phone calls making a preliminary determination of eligibility of clients and booking appointments for initial intake interviews;
- maintaining TRU CLCs online file management system;
- general file management (opening closing storing destruction);
- handling correspondence;
- identifying and recommending changes to Clinic policies or procedures as required to maximize office efficiencies and effectiveness;
- providing ongoing support and direction to students on administrative and office practices and procedures; and
- working with the Executive Director to monitor the Clinics finances including ordering office supplies.
REPORTS TO
Executive Director TRU CLC
Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
This position requires an individual with a knowledge of the Canadian legal system. The ideal candidate will have:
- a postsecondary degree or diploma; a qualification as a paralegal or legal assistant is preferred;
- experience assisting in various litigation matters;
- a high level of proficiency with various Microsoft Office programs including Outlook Word and Excel;
- competent professional writing and oral communication skills;
- a proven ability to balance multiple and competing priorities and to work as part of a team;
- a demonstrated ability in serving lowincome clients and persons with disabilities in a respectful and sensitive manner;
- diplomacy and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters; and
- experience with budgeting/financial management.
Only candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Please contact TRU CLC Executive Director Ted Murray at if you have any questions about this posting.
TRU CLC is committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including persons from traditionally marginalized groups.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
