Description
Position: Administrative Assistant, Permanent - Fulltime - In-Office
Reports to: Executive Director & Office Manager
Start date: January 2026
Lake Country Community Legal Clinic (LCCLC) is funded by Legal Aid Ontario and provides legal services to the low-income residents in the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound. The clinic is based in Bracebridge with satellite offices in the Town of Parry Sound, South River, and Huntsville.
Why Work with Us?
•Meaningful work that directly supports access to justice.
•Supportive team environment committed to community service.
•Opportunities for learning and professional growth.
Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for front-line client service, intake support, telephone and reception duties, file management, and general administrative support to the legal staff. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment with frequent interruptions, can manage competing priorities, and maintains professionalism and empathy when assisting individuals. This role requires strong multitasking abilities, resilience under pressure, and a commitment to client service within a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
•Has great client services skills and shows the capacity to deal with challenging situations with compassion and professionalism.
•Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to manage competing priorities and multi-tasking with frequent interruptions.
•Has experience answering phones, welcoming the public, and taking detailed messages.
•Has good computer literacy skills (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat) and the ability to adapt to new case management and other systems operated by legal clinics.
•Has excellent oral and written communications skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
•Ability to always maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
•Experience with administrative or reception work (legal environment an asset).
•Works well in a team as well as independently.
The annual salary is dependant on qualification and experience, starting at $49,500 and includes generous vacation entitlement (first year, 20 days), 15 paid sick days, and after three months, group health and dental benefits and RRSP contributions.
Application deadline: Applications will be accepted until December 10, 2025, at 4pm. We thank all applicants but will only contact candidates shortlisted for interviews. Interviews will take place during the week of December 15th.
Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and two references by email to:
Amanda Sheppard, Office Manager
intake@lcclc.clcj.ca
Subject: Application - Administrative Assistant