Law Clerk / Legal Assistant (Temporary Full-Time – Maternity Leave Coverage)Company Description
Rodolfo Higuera Paralegal Professional Corporation is a growing legal practice dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to our clients. Our areas of practice include personal injury, motor vehicle accident claims, accident benefits, slip and fall claims, disability claims, traffic ticket matters, criminal matters, immigration matters, document translations (Spanish-English and English-Spanish), and Notary Public services.
We are committed to providing exceptional client service while fostering a professional, supportive, and collaborative work environment where team members have the opportunity to learn, develop their skills, and grow within the legal profession.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Law Clerk/Legal Assistant to join our team on a temporary full-time basis to provide maternity leave coverage.
The successful candidate will begin employment prior to August 7, 2026, to allow for training and a smooth transition before our current Law Clerk commences her maternity leave.
This is a temporary position for the duration of the maternity leave, with the possibility of extension based on the needs of the firm.
Responsibilities
- Draft legal correspondence, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
- Prepare and organize legal files and supporting documentation.
- Schedule discoveries, mediations, examinations, and client appointments.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, medical offices, and other third parties.
- Respond to client inquiries by telephone and email.
- Complete legal forms and enter information into insurance and other required documents.
- Prepare, receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Arrange courier deliveries and maintain electronic and physical files.
- Perform scanning, photocopying, filing, faxing, and document management.
- Assist lawyers and paralegals with administrative and legal support.
- Perform other administrative duties as required.
Qualifications
- Law Clerk or Legal Assistant diploma or certificate.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a legal office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and general office software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in personal injury, accident benefits, insurance claims, civil litigation, or immigration matters is considered an asset.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish is considered an asset, but is not required.
Job Type: Temporary, Full-time (Maternity Leave Coverage)
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
