Legal Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - Kelly Santini LLP

Kelly Santini LLP

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Kelly Santini LLP values the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We believe that it is a moral imperative that we pursue initiatives that will further these goals within and outside of the walls of our firm.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a better, stronger, and happier place to work, adding to the collective strength of our community.

Specific Duties of the Role:

Basic knowledge of the _Rules of Civil Procedure_ with respect to deadlines, court procedures and trial preparation
Drafting of court documents (affidavits of service, requisitions, etc.)
Transcribing dictations
Opening, organizing, and maintaining client files
Performing accounting related functions, as required
Managing of calendars, scheduling appointments and deadlines
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies:

Graduate of a relevant postsecondary program such as Legal Administration or Law Clerk, with 3+ year of relevant previous experience.
Highly detail oriented, able to multitask and thrive in a fast paced and unpredictable work environment.
Organized and able to prioritize tasks independently.
Takes initiative, responding positively to challenges and feedback opportunities.
Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Professional, responsive, and dependable with excellent interpersonal skills; Comfortable liaising with clients and other internal and external professionals on a regular basis
Strong typing skills and proficient with technology and able to navigate programs such as Ghost Practice Primafact, Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office Suite of programs; Advanced Adobe Pro experience including editing templates, sharing, and protecting documents, tracking changes, formatting and styles.

Salary:
From $48,500.00 per year

Benefits: