legal administrative assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• General law practice

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Prepare and format page presentation
• Label, file and retrieve documents
• Complete legal documentation
• Enter data according to specified format
• Transfer handwritten data to Excel or Word documents
• Compile tables, charts, graphs and summarized statistics
• Draft legal correspondence

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Word processing software
• Legal software applications

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Collaborative

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Wellness program