Administrative/Legal Assistant

Our Firm

OKT’s central philosophy is that there will be no real justice until Indigenous peoples have control over their own fates and futures, including their lands and economic and political decision-making.

For clients who want to use Canadian law as a means to help achieve this goal, we bring to bear our extensive experience working for Indigenous communities and our deep commitment to justice to achieve success – however, you define it.

Our Team

OKT’s lawyers have been advocating for Indigenous communities for decades – as lawyers, and as leaders and members of Indigenous communities and governments. We hire team members dedicated to advancing the self-determination and success of Indigenous peoples in a wide range of areas of Canadian law.

The role

Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP is a firm of 41 lawyers working for Indigenous clients across Canada with offices in Yellowknife and Toronto. We are looking for a full-time assistant to join us in our Yellowknife Office. You do not need to have a legal background, though that would be helpful.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including a northern allowance. Our office environment is more casual than most and we pride ourselves on collegiality and our work for social justice.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

OKT is committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion that respects and embraces the unique backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and talents of individuals at all levels of the firm.

We believe that we will achieve greater collective success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting the communities in which we serve and in which we live and work. All firm members are committed to maintaining a work environment where individuals will be supported and treated with respect and dignity regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs, seniority, or position.

OKT has adopted proactive recruitment strategies that are non-discriminatory, both directly and systemically, and encourage the hiring of diverse talents.

OKT is committed to open, honest, and inclusive recruitment practices, equal opportunity without discrimination, and providing support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit an application, please contact us at 416 981 9330 and ask to be transferred to the Director, Human Resources to submit your accommodation request.

To apply please click/copy/paste the link below to apply:

https://oktlaw.bamboohr.com/careers/36

The assistant’s duties include:

• Receptionist duties
• Supporting the lawyers in the office with respect to
• Photocopying and scanning documents
• Drafting and sending correspondence
• Assisting with travel arrangements
• Delivering and picking up documents
• Managing lawyers’ calendars
• Assisting in office management such as ordering office supplies, arranging and hosting client meetings, IT/Internet troubleshooting and communications with Internet and phone
• providers for the Yellowknife office
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail
• Assisting with litigation matters including court/tribunal filings and drafting forms
• Communicating with our northern Indigenous clients

Requirements:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills (preferably experience with Office 365 and Windows 10)
• The ability to prioritize work and complete it in a timely manner
• Attention to detail
• Good writing and conversational skills
• Familiarity with court registries (nice to have)
• Knowledge of and experience working with northern Indigenous Nations and their members (preferred)
• Ability to converse in one of the Dene languages is an asset.
• Ability, or willingness to learn, to use Dene orthography is an asset.

Our Firm

OKT’s central philosophy is that there will be no real justice until Indigenous peoples have control over their own fates and futures, including their lands and economic and political decision-making.

For clients who want to use Canadian law as a means to help achieve this goal, we bring to bear our extensive experience working for Indigenous communities and our deep commitment to justice to achieve success – however, you define it.

Our Team

OKT’s lawyers have been advocating for Indigenous communities for decades – as lawyers, and as leaders and members of Indigenous communities and governments. We hire team members dedicated to advancing the self-determination and success of Indigenous peoples in a wide range of areas of Canadian law.