Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Legal assistant/paralegal

Work setting

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

Tasks

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Coordinate the flow of information Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material 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 Perform basic bookkeeping tasks Organize conferences and meetings

Supervision

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No supervision responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Word MS Office MS Excel MS Outlook MS Windows Adobe Acrobat Reader

Area of work experience

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Contracts Correspondence Financial statements Invoices Real estate

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Reliability Team player Ability to multitask

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? * What is the highest level of study you have completed?