Legal Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain filing system
• Record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings or conferences
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Train and supervise staff
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate 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
• Act as executor, trustee or guardian in estate matters
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Perform general office duties

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player