Legal Assistant - Immigration

Education: College/CEGEP. Tasks: Coordinate the flow of information. Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material. Schedule and confirm appointments. Maintain filing system. Record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings or conferences. 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. Perform basic bookkeeping tasks. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. MS Office. Quick Books. Electronic mail. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. Adobe Acrobat Reader. WordPerfect. Area of work experience: Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams. Contracts. Correspondence. Financial statements. Invoices. Manuscripts, publications or theses. Reports and records. Management. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Public transportation is 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 for shift or on-call work?. 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)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend.