legal assistant - Saint Marys, Canada - GC Boyle Law Firm

Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• General law practice
• Business or corporate law

Tasks

• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain filing system
• Record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings or conferences
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Train and supervise staff
• 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
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Area of work experience

• Contracts
• Real estate
• Civil litigation

Valuator specialization

• Matrimonial litigation

Area of specialization

• Trust and estate administration

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Other benefits

• Parking available