Legal assistant

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Ability to Supervise

3-4 people

Security and Safety

Basic security clearance, Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

Team player, Client focus, Effective interpersonal skills, Reliability, Dependability, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Organized, Accurate

Additional Skills

Schedule and confirm appointments, Maintain filing system

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Windows

Specific Skills

Record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings or conferences, Determine and establish office procedures and routines, 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

Work Setting

General law practice, Property and real estate law