administrative assistant - office

Education

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

Asset languages

• Portuguese
• Spanish; Castilian

Work setting

• Consulting firm
• Law firm
• Office building
• Litigation
• General law practice

Tasks

• Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
• Coordinate the activities of the HR department in order to ensure they meet the organization's goals
• Open and distribute mail and other materials
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Maintain filing system
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage

Computer and technology knowledge

• Google Docs
• Microsoft Publisher
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Social Media
• MS Office
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Google Drive
• Electronic mail

Area of work experience

• Immigration

Area of specialization

• Correspondence
• Reports and records
• Contracts

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years