Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: Will train or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Non-smoking

Work setting

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General law practice Criminal law Relocation costs not covered by employer Business or corporate law Willing to relocate Litigation Property and real estate law Rural area Legal firm Information technology

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 Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents Sort, process and verify applications, receipts and other documents Send and receive messages Provide general information to clients and the public Label files according to retention and disposal schedules Label, file and retrieve documents Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically Prepare invoices and bank deposits Order office supplies and maintain inventory Draft legal correspondence

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Area of work experience

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Contracts Correspondence Financial statements Invoices Real estate Reports and records

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large caseload Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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 Initiative Flexibility Judgement Collaborative Analytical Efficiency Energetic Hardworking Integrity Outgoing Positive attitude Quick learner Time management

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? 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? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?

Other benefits

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Free parking available * Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)