Career Opportunities

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Permanent full time

The Kenora office of the NORTHWEST COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINIC, a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario, is seeking an individual to assume the position of receptionist/administrative assistant.

We are seeking an individual who is self-directed and able to work independently as well as being an integral part of our team. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for reception, providing legal information and file intake, computer/technical support, file management and support, and most day to day office procedures under the direction of the office manager. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is imperative, along with the ability to learn the Legal Clinic’s computer data program. The candidate will be expected to be punctual and reliable. You must demonstrate empathy and respect for people living in poverty. Some overnight travel is required.

As the successful candidate, you must demonstrate:

• strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• excellent file management skills
• strong oral communication skills
• basic bookkeeping knowledge

We offer:

A comprehensive, co-funded benefits package and CAAT pension, alternating Fridays off plus 4 weeks’ vacation to start. Starting salary $53,075.

To apply, please submit your covering letter with a detailed resume including references to:

Tammy Noble, Office Manager

Northwest Community Legal Clinic

206 Scott Street, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1G7

FAX (807)274-3141 TEL. (807)274-5327

Email: tammy.noble@nwclc.clcj.ca

This position will remain open until filled and may close without notice. NCLC is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants in advance but will contact only those candidates selected for consideration.