Billing Clerk / Admin Assistant

POSITION DETAILS

Lee & Associates Personal Injury Lawyers, a firm with expertise in personal injury litigation, is currently recruiting for a qualified Billing Clerk/Admin Assistant to assist the Office Manager and join our firm's administration team. The ideal candidate will be outgoing and professional, as well as offer a basic understanding of accounting principles and have HR experience.

This role offers a competitive salary, a benefit package effective after three months and the opportunity to work in a pleasant environment with a great team. This position is to commence as soon as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal accounting and administrative support within a busy law firm;
• Posting and batching of all client disbursement cheques (including filing);
• Provide support to Human Resources;
• Address queries received on billing processes;
• Reconcile and resolve payment discrepancies with vendors;
• Abiding by Firm policies and handling confidential materials and documents;
• Assist with reception coverage as needed;
• Coordinate facilities;
• Facilitate firm events;
• Prepare correspondence and other documents as needed;
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed;
• Assist counsel with pleadings, research, motions, factums, and trial preparation;
• Liaising with clients on a regular basis and preparing updated client reports throughout litigation;
• Meeting with potential new clients for investigative purposes;
• Corresponding with insurance adjusters and/or Defence counsel;
• Undertaking legal research, preparing memoranda, and case summaries;
• Provide supervisory input where required;
• Attending court when necessary (i.e. Motions, Trial Scheduling, Assignment Court);
• Accompanying counsel at Examinations for Discovery and Mediations;
• Undertake any other duties as required.

ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years' experience in legal office accounting
• Familiarity with billing processes within a professional services environment
• Excellent technology, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word
• Basic proficiency or understanding of Accounting software (such as PCLAW)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and excellent follow up skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently as required
• Excellent client service skills

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Annie Kwok and refer to “Billing Clerk/Admin Assistant” in your subject line. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted directly. 

Please: No telephone calls or Agencies.

CONTACT DETAILS

Annie Kwok
Office Manager
akwok@leeassociates.ca
(416) 782-8168 ext. 888