Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
Willowdale Community Legal Services
Willowdale Community Legal Services (WCLS) is a general service community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario (LAO). WCLS strives to serve low-income members of our community within the areas of poverty law that we practice. We commit to service that is inclusive, equitable, fair and free from discrimination, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation and immigration status.
WCLS is seeking applications for the position of Receptionist/Office Administrator. This is a six-month contract position with the possibility of extension to cover a leave. The position is available November 1, 2023.
This position includes reception and administrative duties, including answering phone/door inquiries, preparing documents for notary, supplying intake backup, photocopying / faxing, acting as contact for outside organizations, organizing financial papers and other administrative support functions. The duties will be carried from the legal clinic during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm.
Qualifications:
- Experience providing reception/administrative assistance
- Strong time management and organizational skills, including reliability
- Excellent computer skills and ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
- Strength in acting independently as well as a cohesive member of a team
Assets include:
- Prior experience in a community legal clinic
- Related higher-education
- Fluency in a second language common to our catchment area communities
Salary:
$25-30 per hour.
To apply:
We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented communities to apply.
Applications must be submitted no later than 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31.
Applications should be sent by email (resume and cover letter in a Word or PDF attachment) to the attention of Hiring Committee at intake@wcls.clcj.ca.