Legal Intern - Course Credit
MaxPeopleHR, Canada
Job Description
About Us:
We are a boutique Employment Law firm providing expert legal advice on all workplace matters and a professional HR Consulting firm offering clients customized approaches to managing their business issues. We are looking for a Legal Intern to support our Firm’s lawyers and HR Consultants.
Our team consists of lawyers, consultants, advisors, business professionals and next-gen leaders, inspired by a passion for the work we do. We’re here to work, learn, laugh, and grow. We take our work very seriously, but ourselves, not as much.
What Drives Us?
Striving for excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We’ve created a work culture that embraces an entrepreneurial mind-set and encourages our employees to grow beyond their potential. We are a collaborative group, finding fresh perspectives and new solutions by teaming up and tackling challenges head on.
We’re passionate people and that shines through in everything we do at work or at play masterful marathoners, amateur chefs, yoga gurus, animal advocates - we are all in!!
The Legal Intern will be a self-starter, possess a strong client focused approach, be highly organized and someone who can roll up their sleeves to ensure the work gets done. The ideal candidate will have a passion for all things legal, have a strong work ethic, and ability to balance multiple priorities with genuine desire to learn and grow.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Client Services
- Assist with intake of potential clients (assessments) and oversee ongoing client satisfaction processes.
- Maintain efficient file and document management systems for managing client communications and record-keeping (includes both physical and digital files).
- Contribute to business development and client satisfaction through surveys, testimonials, and reviews.
Operational Efficiency
- Organize files, understand priorities, and plan recurring tasks effectively for lawyers.
- Coordinate calendars, gather meeting information, and schedule appointments based on lawyers’ schedules.
- Manage business emails using Microsoft Outlook tools and maintain an organized electronic folder structure.
- Execute projects within budget, scope, and timelines, with contingency planning.
- Support business development using Customer Relationship Management Software.
- Coordinate new file intake and file closing procedures.
Accounting amp; Financial Oversight
- Handle semi-monthly billing cycle for clients using the Firm’s accounting software, Clio.
- Keep Accounts Receivable status updated and conduct regular collections in Clio.
- Liaise with external Accountant for billing matters and maintain compliance with LSO guidelines.
Requirements
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Must be in the process of completing a post-secondary diploma / degree in Law Clerk/Paralegal or related field and actively enrolled in a co-op / Internship program.
- Basic understanding of employment law fundamentals as they pertain to governing legislative bodies (e.g., Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health amp; Safety Act, etc.) would be a definite asset, as would past experience in an Employment Law firm.
- A values-based individual who demonstrates Respect, Initiative, Passion, Excellence and Teamwork is required.
- Superb client service approach.
- Proven calendar management experience
- Proficiency of Legal Software (Clio) Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with discretion in handling confidential information.
- Strong organization and time management skills, able to organize work, multi-task, create detailed plans, monitor progress, follow-up and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated teamwork and independent work capabilities.
- Proactive judgment in identifying opportunities and challenges.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Professional, responsive, and able to build productive relationships within the Firm.
Benefits
Why Rodney Employment Law is a great place to work:
We maintain a fun and outgoing, yet professional environment that truly values our employees. As a member of the team, you will take part in our rewards and recognition program, and team building and community volunteering events. We also offer a flexible work environment to work some days from your home office and early Friday afternoons off before long weekends. We are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and want to focus our efforts as an o