- Provides support for assistants when required which includes composing, transcribing, reviewing, editing and auditing legal drafts and correspondence
- Provides secretarial support which may include routine document revisions and preparing correspondence, memos, charts and other documents
- Provides clerical support including filing, drafting and copying
- Undertakes responsibilities of an assistant in his/her absence, such as illness or vacation
- Handles confidential materials and documents
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Interpersonal skills in order to effectively work with many contacts
- Organizational skills to efficiently prioritize among numerous tasks
- Written communication skills including knowledge of grammatical and proof-reading procedures required in the composition on documents
- Knowledge of software applications used in a legal office environment
- Strong attention to detail
Legal Assistant, Float - Calgary, Canada - Osler
Description
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada's leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada's corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.
Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and business professionals have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path.
We currently have an opening for a Legal Assistant, Float in our Calgary office. The Legal Assistant, Float will proactively provide legal professionals with a high level of support in an effort to improve practice efficiency, including coordinating client-related activities. This position requires an excellent multi-tasker with strong administrative and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, and have excellent client service and organizational skills.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Position Requirements:
Education and Experience
Completion of Community College Legal Assistant program as well as work experience in a legal professional environment, and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge and Skills
We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.
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