Law ClerkReceptionist '6' (2026-FT-03)

POSITION TITLE: Law Clerk / Receptionist

CLASSIFICATION: 6

DEPARTMENT: Community Legal Aid

RATE OF PAY: As per schedule A - Unifor 2458 FT Collective Agreement

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:30am 4:30pm

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa the Odawa and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits les détroits of Detroit.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position provides reception and administrative legal support services to Community Legal Aid and the Executive Director.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
reception services to clients and general public for Community Legal Aid.
appointments maintaining the electronic calendar responds to phone calls general email accounts and directs calls.
conflict checks on all clients and opponents on potential files.
notarizations of documents and commission of affidavits and statutory declarations.
mail and confidential disclosure from tribunal and court proceedings.
and distribute database records for student groups on a daily basis including bring forward sheets for upcoming court dates reminders and open file lists.
tickler system for new limitation periods and hearing and court appearances in electronic calendar. Maintain accuracy of tickler system records.
edit draft copy and transcribe various correspondence and documents
duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have:
Background in law as a Legal Secretary Law Clerk or Paralegal is required
Ability to obtain a police check
Must be able to be appointed and function as a Commissioner of Oaths by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

THE FOLLOWING TESTS WILL BE ADMINISTERED:
MS Word (Basic level) MS Excel (Basic level); Typing (30 NWPM)

COMPETENCIES:
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to demonstrate patience and sensitivity to clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to relay information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to provide professional and courteous customer service to students along with a high degree of cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural awareness
The ability to prioritize in the constantly changing demands of the job as well as excellent organizational multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain tight deadlines and maintain accuracy in work
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team environment
The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and be able to exercise tact diplomacy discretion integrity and sound judgment at all times
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications (Word Excel Outlook Teams)

Since 1963 the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study to learn to teach and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.

We are committed to equity and supports diversity in its teaching learning and work pursuit of the Universitys Employment Equity Plan members from the designated groups (Women Aboriginal Peoples Visible Minorities Persons with Disabilities and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Recruitment & Workforce Coordinator (). Should you require further information on accommodation please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).