The Newfoundland & Labrador Legal Aid Commission is an innovative, collaborative legal aid system that responds to the needs of low income persons by promoting access to justice through the provision of quality legal assistance for criminal, family and some administrative law matters. Services are provided through a staff based delivery model via eleven full service offices and five project offices in the province.

We are currently seeking a Receptionist for the Provincial Director’s Office. Reporting to the Manager of Accounting & Finance, the typical duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

Greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate personnel
Operating the switchboard – answering, screening and forwarding calls, taking messages and providing information as required
Receiving, sorting and preparing mail and courier packages
Assisting the Client Intake department in making appointments, setting up files, maintaining filing system
Assisting the Accounting department with data entry, purchasing, setting up files and maintaining filing system
Maintaining the kitchen, meeting rooms and reception area, including tidying and ordering of supplies
Other related office duties as assigned

Requirements:

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced office environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Diploma in office administration/administrative assistant or at least two or more years’ experience in a similar role
File management experience
Proficient in using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Accounting experience would be an asset but not required

Employees of the Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission are covered under the Provincial Government Pension Plan and Health Plan. An optional Dental Plan and Disability Plan are also available. The salary range for this position is $33,961 to $37,000.

Applications, quoting competition number R0225-CB, may be mailed or faxed to:

Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission
Attn: Human Resources
Suite 300, 251 Empire Avenue
St. John’s, NL  A1C 3H9
Fax: 709-753-7851
Email: HumanResources@legalaid.nl.ca