Legal Assistant - Immigration

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Tasks: Coordinate the flow of information. Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material. Schedule and confirm appointments. Supervise staff. 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. 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. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. MS Office. Electronic mail. MS Excel. MS PowerPoint. Adobe Acrobat Reader. Area of work experience: Contracts. Correspondence. Invoices. Management. Security and safety: Bondable. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. 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. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Other benefits: Parking available.