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 an existing vacancy for an Administrative Assistant to join our Collingwood office. This position is a one year maternity leave contract, with the possibility of leading to a permanent full-time opportunity based on business needs. 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.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as an Administrative Assistant, including experience with respect to the responsibilities outlined below.

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Responsible for new client intake and enquiries


• Provide daily reception coverage, including lunch relief as well as coverage during absences and vacation


• Performing general administrative support related to files including opening files, preparation of accounts and client billings, reporting on matters, processing of payments, maintaining an active filing system and closing files;


• Organizing and overseeing lawyer’s calendar;


• Schedule consultations and other appointments


• Draft retainer agreements


• Attend will signing meetings


• Other administrative tasks as assigned

The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, strong attention to detail and the ability to assist in resolving complex problems as required. Working in a team environment with experienced Law Clerks, Assistants and Lawyers, you will be responsible for handling administrative and legal work. A great attitude and emphasis on client experience is a must. 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 which includes an annual salary of $45,000, group benefits, annual vacation and 10 paid sick days.

If you have the required skills and background, please apply with both 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 contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].

No telephone calls or agencies please.

We appreciate your interest in this position, however only successful candidates will be contacted.