Careers

PART-TIME LAW OFFICE RECEPTIONIST (Thursday and Friday / 9 am to 5 pm)

Our ideal candidate is a friendly and confident professional who can efficiently manage the reception function as an integral member of our team. You will be the first point of contact for clients in a busy work environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong spoken and written communication in English and French
• Previous experience in office administration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and keyboarding
• Organized with meticulous attention to detail

Key Tasks

• Greeting clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude
• Answering and routing incoming telephone calls in an automated phone system
• Scheduling lawyers appointments
• Maintaining the waiting area, meeting rooms and office kitchen
• Processing daily couriers and faxes as well as incoming and outgoing mail
• Opening client files and the maintenance and storage of closed files
• Administrative support duties as assigned, including scanning, photocopying and filing
• Maintaining office supplies

Please electronically submit a resume and cover letter in confidence to Nancy MacMillan, Office Manager, at nancy@gvelaw.ca.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Grandmaitre Virgo Evans Lawyers/Avocats is looking for a dynamic and motivated lawyer to join our family law boutique. Located in Orléans, our firm offers competitive compensation, work-life balance and a collegial and modern work environment. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in family law and demonstrate initiative. The candidate must be able to work independently and prioritize work in order to manage multiple files simultaneously.

Requirements:

• LL.B or JD (common law degree)
• Member in good standing with the Ontario Bar Association Law Society of Ontario
• 5+ years of experience in family law
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French
• Have a great concern for the quality of customer service
• Analytical problem-solving and quick decision-making skills
• Demonstrate rigour and professionalism
• Have a good team spirit

If you are interested in this career opportunity, confidentially email your CV and detailed cover letter to our office manager Nancy MacMillan at nancy@gvelaw.ca.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

To apply, please send the following documents to Nancy MacMillan:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Interviews may be held at any time prior to the closing date.