Senior Administrative Assistant - Saskatoon
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support our Immigration & Refugee Law Services Office in Saskatoon. This is an opportunity to use your administrative expertise while helping provide access to justice for immigrants and refugees navigating complex legal processes. Reporting to the Director of Immigration & Refugee Law Services, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of our Immigration & Refugee Law Office. You'll work alongside lawyers and consultants, providing high-level administrative support while interacting with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Compassion, professionalism, and discretion are essential in this role. At Legal Aid Saskatchewan (LAS), we are committed to ensuring access to justice for all, and we believe in the power of advocacy to change lives. Joining our team means being part of a province-wide organization that values compassion, collaboration, courage and commitment.
Requirements
- A high school diploma plus two years of relevant post-secondary education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least four years of legal administrative experience.
- General knowledge of legal office practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
- The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with immigrants or refugees within the justice system.
- Lived experience as an immigrant or refugee.
- Experience with legal case management software (such as LAIN or CLIO).
- Fluency in a language in addition to English.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and assist clients, lawyers, and members of the public.
- Open, maintain, and close client files using legal case management systems.
- Prepare, format, and organize legal documents and applications.
- Support refugee claim and Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) applications under lawyer supervision.
- Coordinate files with staff and private bar panel lawyers.
- Perform client intake and financial eligibility assessments when required.
- Maintain office records, supplies, and administrative systems.
- Generate reports and support office operations using legal databases.
- Assist with orientation and training of team members.
- Contribute to a collaborative, client-focused workplace committed to access to justice.
- Maybe be elected to act as an Occupational Health and Safety committee member or representative.
Benefits
- employer’s paid extended health & dental family coverage
- paid sick time
- three weeks of paid vacation at the start
- plus scheduled or earned days off (12 SDOs or 26 EDOs per year for support staff and 12 SDOs per year for lawyers)
- 14 Statutory holidays
- pension match 6.35%
- relocation assistance if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
