Legal Assistant

Work setting

• Financial management/services

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings or conferences
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Correspondence
• Reports and records
• Civil litigation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask