Legal Assistant

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Legal firm. Tasks: Coordinate the flow of information. Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material. Schedule and confirm appointments. Maintain filing system. 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: No supervision responsibility. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. MS Office. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. Technical terminology: Legal. Area of work experience: Correspondence. Invoices. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Reference required. Transportation/travel information: 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 to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.