legal assistant

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

Langue de travail: Anglais

Heures de travail: 70 hours bi-weekly

Education:

Expérience:

Education

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

or equivalent experience

Work setting

General law practice

Criminal law

Business or corporate law

Willing to relocate

Litigation

Property and real estate law

Tasks

Coordinate the flow of information

Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material

Schedule and confirm appointments

Maintain filing system

Determine and establish office procedures and routines

Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents

Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Security and safety

Confidential security clearance

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Public transportation is available

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

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities