legal assistant

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work setting: General law practice. Property and real estate law. Tasks: Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material. Schedule and confirm appointments. Maintain filing system. Prepare financial statements and reports. 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. Manage accounts payable. Manage accounts receivable. Clerical duties (i.e. faxing, filing, photocopying). Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. MS Office. Electronic mail. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS Windows. Adobe Acrobat Reader. Scanning system. Area of work experience: Real estate. Area of specialization: Trust and estate administration. Residential real estate. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: 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. Ability to multitask. Screening questions: Are you available for the advertised start date?. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: 5 years or more. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site amenities. On-site recreation and activities. Parking available.