Experienced Customer Service Representative fluent in English and French language. Professional employee dedicated to providing excellent service to current and new customers. Comfortable working in fast-paced environment attending to customer service needs including incoming calls, product questions, issue resolution and order processing.
• Assisting callers in a contact centre environment and by providing assistance in priority sequence
•Determining applicant’s legal eligibility for legal aid service, following guidelines set out in Legal Aid Ontario's policy and procedure materials
•Analyzing financial eligibility for legal aid service, based on understanding of the applicant’s financial records and Legal Aid Ontario's policies and procedures
•Making a decision to whether or not to issue a legal aid certificate, based the applicant’s legal and financial assessment and Legal Aid Ontario eligibility policies
• Explaining where, when and how to access non-certificate services available to applicants, including, local legal service centres, legal clinics, duty counsel, and the lawyer referral service
•Entering and maintaining client files and details in PeopleSoft, Excel, Databases, or other software for future review by other Legal Aid Ontario staff, including paralegals and/or lawyers
•Working with exposure to emotionally charged situations, e.g., providing information to upset or agitated clients or employees
•Other related duties as required
Able to work independently in a fast-paced or team-oriented environment
Proficient in
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong knowledge base in Canadian and international law, human resources, and marketing
I have knowledge of legal office methods, procedures and administrative processes
I have organizational skills to meet deadlines in a high pressure environment I also have the ability to manage a high volume of confidential and sensitive matters
Excellent communication skills with the ability to write correspondence
Good listening and negotiation skills
Excellent telephone communication skills with an emphasis on customer service