The Legal Assistant provides administrative support within a professional legal workplace. The Legal Assistant is responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative procedures to ensure a high standard of quality and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation including extensive editing and quality assurance
Coordinate external and internal communication including mail, e-mail, fax and telephone calls
Address client inquiries as required
Maintain client files
Daily preparation of dockets
Preparation of accounts
Preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate documentation
Coordinate and organize meetings, conference calls and maintain agenda
Coordinate travel arrangements as applicable
Assist with other projects and support other departments as required
Qualifications
Office Administration – Legal or Law Clerk diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute or suitable combination of education and experience
Minimum one (1) year of law office experience
Strong working knowledge of PC desktop tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Solid interpersonal skills and professional presentation
Basic office equipment experience
Customer relations experience
Experience preparing and editing correspondence
Skills Required
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities
Ability to ensure consistent attention to details
Ability to work independently within a team setting
Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information
A positive, supportive and professional attitude
This is a vacant position. Salary range: $48,000-$55,000
Interested applicants should apply in confidence to [email protected].