legal assistant

Education

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

Work setting

• General law practice
• Criminal law
• Business or corporate law
• Litigation
• Property and real estate law

Tasks

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• 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

• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Adobe Suite

Area of work experience

• Civil litigation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

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 currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities