legal assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• General law practice
• Litigation
• Property and real estate law

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain filing system
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• PCLaw in the Cloud
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Area of work experience

• Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams
• Contracts
• Correspondence
• Invoices
• Reports and records
• Civil litigation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance