legal assistant

*Carr, Stevenson & MacKay* is a full-service law firm located in the downtown Charlottetown area. We are seeking a *Legal Assistant* for an immediate opening who is interested in joining our team and providing our clients with exceptional, timely service. Salary will be based on experience.

*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

· Email and calendar management, scheduling and preparing for meetings

· Maintaining a bring forward system and providing appropriate reminders

· Preparing, formatting & editing various correspondence and legal documents

· Communicating with clients

· Opening and closing files

· Ensuring electronic and paper filing is kept up to date and organized

· Transcribing dictated information

· Coordinating with other assistants to foster a team environment

· Providing backup coverage in the absence of other assistants

· Other duties, as required

*KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS*
· Ability to provide a professional and friendly experience for clients

· Understanding of legal terminology and documents

· Understanding of the confidential nature of a law firm

· Self-starter with a strong work ethic

· Ability to work independently

· Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task

· Highly organized

· High attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to work with tight deadlines and to reassess and adapt to changing priorities as needed

· Strong typing skills

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*
· Successful completion of a Legal Secretary or Administrative Assistant program, or equivalent experience

· Previous experience as a legal assistant would be a considerable asset

· Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook), Adobe, Windows 11

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* RRSP match
* Vision care
* Wellness program

Work Location: In person