Legal Assistant

Work setting

• General law practice
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain filing system
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Pega certified�professional

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• PCLaw in the Cloud
• Dictaphone
• MS Word
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

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
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available