Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Criminal law Legal firm

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 Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage Administrative and office activities Perform basic bookkeeping tasks Provide on-site services Prepare briefs Complete legal documentation Perform reception and clerical duties Draft legal correspondence Draw up legal documents and prepare statements of legal opinion Provide pick up and delivery services on request Oversee the court calendar Enter client information in databases

Supervision

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No supervision responsibility

Type of materials

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Electronic media (e.g., CD, DVD, USB key, etc.)

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Word MS Office MS Excel MS Outlook MS Windows Adobe Acrobat Reader Legal software applications Scanning system Cloud

Technical terminology

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Legal

Area of work experience

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Correspondence Invoices Reports and records Criminal court

Area of specialization

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Legal services

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Reliability Team player Ability to multitask

Screening questions

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Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits

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* Parking available