Administrative Assistant

Do you want to work for the first B-Corp certified law firm in Ontario and feel a sense of purpose in your work

At Barriston Law we make a difference in the lives of our clients communities and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day. We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice.

We have a new position available within our dynamic and growing firm for an Administrative Assistant in our Barrie location. Due to the nature of the work involved in this position the successful applicant will be required to attend the office in person each day.

Barriston is looking for a conscientious person with a strong work ethic and outstanding attention to detail. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling administrative work supporting our Municipal practice area. Strong writing skills good judgment and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for providing administrative support and maintaining client relationships
• Preparing formatting and editing correspondence and documents
• Making telephone calls and speaking to clients and other parties
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Prioritizing matters while assisting with keeping files organized
• Managing calendar appointments and booking appointments including conference calls and Teams meetings
• Performing administrative work related to files including opening of files preparation of accounts and client billings processing of payments closing files and maintaining spreadsheets and an active filing system

The successful candidate will have 2 years of relevant administrative experience and be proficient in standard office software and equipment. Excellent time management and computer skills are a pre-requisite.

Program specific IT training will be provided through our in-house IT staff as required on an ongoing basis.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes salary comprehensive benefits pension plan paid sick days and annual vacation.

If you have the required skills and background please reply in confidence with a cover letter and resume through the apply for this job link on this job ad.

Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders ethnicities religions sexual orientations and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations through the hiring process please let us know. Additionally if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible please e-mail.

No telephone calls or agencies please.

We appreciate your interest in this positionhowever only successful candidates will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Junior IC